Gyokeres is a forward-thinking player who loves to run in behind, work the channels, and his first thought on the ball is whether he can shoot. However, he’s not an archetypal penalty-box poacher; aerial duels and receiving crosses aren’t his biggest strengths.

Manchester City appear to have indirectly complicated matters concerning Viktor Gyokeres and his now-completed transfer from Sporting CP to Arsenal.The Gunners eventually secured their long-term

Arsenal were made to sweat through dramatic negotiations with Sporting CP before they could land their new striker.

After months of speculation, the club have agreed a €63.5m fixed fee with a further €10m in add-ons for Sporting CP's free-scoring striker

Arsenal continue to be proactive in youth recruitment. 17-year-old Demiane Agustien arrives from Derby County, while a deal for Salford’s striker Will Wright is also close. These signings reflect the club’s desire to refresh and future-proof their academy.

Johnny Cardoso's long awaited move from Real Betis to Atletico Madrid is reportedly almost done. The two sides have reportedly agree a transfer package of around $35 million, per Fabrizio Romano, which just might be the most high-profile move a U.S. men's national team player might make in the year before the World Cup on home soil.

Despite agreeing the basic framework of a move for Gyökeres weeks ago, Arsenal and Sporting found themselves butting heads over the nature of the add-ons proposed by the Gunners, which invited pressure of a potential hijack from long-term admirers Manchester United.

Follow live reaction after Tottenham beat Arsenal 1-0 the first north London derby of the season A superb Pape Sarr goal from near the halfway line ensured Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal in the first-ever overseas north London derby.

The new season is almost upon us, but familiar problems resurfaced for Arsenal in their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham on Thursday. Mikel Arteta will not be sounding any alarm bells after the loss in Hong Kong,

Viktor Gyokeres' agent has opened up on the lengthy transfer saga which saw the striker eventually leave Sporting Lisbon for Arsenal, branding the situation a "mess"