Pacific region began in defeat. At the National Stadium in Singapore, AC Milan had their first friendly of the season but were beaten 1-0 by Arsenal. Bukayo Saka

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Viktor Gyökeres after reaching a total agreement with Sporting Lisbon. According to Sky Sports, the striker is expected to undergo a medical in Singapore, where the Gunners are currently based for their pre-season tour.

Supporters remain divided on how the club handled the situation, especially as reports previously suggested Arsenal were considering offering a contract extension. It is easy in hindsight to say the club should have acted differently, but legally, there were no grounds to suspend a player who had not been charged.

EVERY Gooner is well aware of Max Dowman’s frightening potential by now. But they may be less clued up on the other 15-year-old wonderkid currently on Arsenal’s tour of the Far East right now.

The wait for Arsenal to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres appears to finally be close to a positive conclusion. Here's why it has taken so long.

Bukayo Saka wore the captain's armband for Arsenal in their opening pre-season friendly of the summer and then hailed the new arrivals to Mikel Arteta's squad

Team news and TV and live stream details as Arsenal start pre-season by facing Milan at the Singapore National Stadium.