Viktor Gyokeres has made a strong start to life in north London, not only through his early goals but also by the impression he has left on teammates and staff with his attitude on the training ground.
The Sweden international has scored three times in his first five appearances since arriving in the summer, yet questions have still been raised by some ‘journalists’ about whether his style truly fits a Mikel Arteta side.
Those doubts are not shared inside London Colney.
Coaches have been struck by his willingness to learn, his drive, and how consistent he is in every session.
Such has been his application that some around the squad describe it as the most relentless they have witnessed, a deadly mix of conviction and hunger to prove himself at the highest level.
That determination is matched by his physicality and instinct for goal, traits that made Arsenal move for him after closely monitoring his performances for Sporting Lisbon.
Ben White, who also played alongside Gyokeres at Brighton, has been unequivocal in his praise. “He’s a monster!” White said. “He lives for goals and is always a threat to your goal. You really don’t want to meet him on the pitch because physically you can’t stop him.
“He will help us a lot and he won’t need to adapt because he has already played in England. You’ve seen people come here before and have a hard time.”
White added: “I honestly can’t find a negative word for him. This man is one of the most serious professionals in training. Just like Martin Ødegaard,”