It seems like it is just a formality that Lucas Perez will become an Arsenal player sooner rather than later.

With the number 9 shirt vacant at the club, we’d also guess he’ll be handed that which is handy given that he’s a striker.

Get the latest on Perez-to-Arsenal here

Netting 17 in the league last season, and 10 assists here they are all together so you can get a little flavour of what Arsenal are buying themselves:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLtNFYo_fno