During his two seasons with Sporting, the Swede helped the team win back-to-back Primeira Liga titles, a national cup, and was the league’s top scorer in both campaigns

Mikel Arteta is relishing the selection headache of having to choose between Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres - but added the pair could play together. Gyokeres was signed by Arsenal this summer from Sporting, as part of a deal worth £64million, to bolster the Gunners’ attack.

Arsenal beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 this weekend, with Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz both on target, and boss Mikel Arteta believes both players can play together and complement one another this season

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta send to a warning to Premier League rivals after new striker Viktor Gyokeres scored his first goal for the Gunners.

Martin Zubimendi was handed his first start at the Emirates Stadium and looked completely at home in the middle of the park. He was paired with Declan Rice, which is likely to be the case when Arsenal travel to Old Trafford next weekend.

Viktor Gyokeres got off the mark with his first goal for Arsenal in a 3-0 pre-season friendly win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday - and Mikel Arteta is delighted with his new striker

Viktor Gyokeres made a big impression in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Athletic Club as he scored his first goal for the club with a stunning header

Mikel Arteta has suggested that Arsenal could still add to their squad before the transfer window closes. The Gunners have been highly active in the market this summer, securing several significant signings to strengthen key areas of the team.

Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out further incomings at Arsenal this summer ahead of the final three weeks of the summer transfer window. The Gunners have signed six players so far with Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi the two headline arrivals.