Though Gyokeres is likely to play a couple of friendlies for Arsenal in the build-up to the new Premier League season his first, full debut for the club will be on the opening weekend of the season. Arsenal take on Manchester United at Old Trafford in the headline match on Sunday 17 August with kick off at 4.30pm BST.

ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and there are some huge deals are in the pipeline! The Viktor Gyokeres saga could soon be coming to an end with the Sporting

Viktor Gyokeres is now an Arsenal player after completing his move from Sporting CP. The centre-forward moves to the Gunners on a five-year contract, football.london understands, in a deal worth an initial €63.5million (£55million) plus €10million (£8.7million) in add-ons.

All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding Arsenal after their friendly with Newcastle United on Sunday.

Arsenal want Eze after Gyokeres signing, Liverpool ready Isak bid, Man United latest - Latest transfer news and rumours as Arsenal complete the signing of Viktor Gyokeres for up to £64m

Arsenal managed to get the announcement done quickly on Saturday night, so there’s no need to hide the transfer anymore. But with the deal happening so late, there’s also no chance that Gyokeres will be playing in Sunday’s game against Newcastle.

Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Sporting CP for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres. The Premier League side will pay an initial €63.5million (£54.8m; $74.2m) plus €10m in add-ons. Gyokeres has been given permission to travel by Sporting and is expected to undergo his Arsenal medical on Saturday.

Mikel Arteta heaped praise on 15-year-old Max Dowman after his star showing in Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Newcastle. The teenager replaced Bukayo Saka in the second half at the National Stadium in Singapore,