Arsenal’s media team asked Gyokeres which teammate he was ‘most looking forward to playing with’, to which the forward gave a one-word answer. There will be several members of Arteta’s side who are more excited to link up with Gyokeres than others, as the Gunners’ attack has been replenished with one of the world’s deadliest number nines.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs striking major deals as the summer transfer window nears its final month.Liverpool have signed Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a £79m deal having beaten off interest from Newcastle to secure his signature.

Talking of striker, Arsenal finally have their main target in Viktor Gyokeres after negotiations over his £64million fee were finally settled with Sporting. Gyokeres will undergo his medical today before signing a five-year contract.