Viktor Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres has flown out to Singapore and will be in attendance for Arsenal’s game against Newcastle United on Sunday, the club have confirmed.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP, ending a long pursuit of a striker seen as crucial to Mikel Arteta’s plans.

Viktor Gyokeres was caught on camera travelling to London on Friday, with the player scheduled to hold his medical with Arsenal on Saturday.

Viktor Gyökeres will arrive in London today for a medical before completing his move from Sporting CP to Arsenal, with a long-term contract already agreed.

A BOLA say Viktor Gyökeres will finalise his transfer today, with the striker expected to sign a five-year deal before joining the pre-season touring squad.

Bukayo Saka’s goal secured a 1-0 win over AC Milan as new signings Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga made their first appearances.

Arsenal have plans in place for Viktor Gyokeres to fly to Singapore for his medical, allowing him to join their pre-season tour directly rather than going via London.

Almeria striker Luis Suarez is closing in on a move to Sporting CP for close to a club-record fee, with reports hinting at a “domino effect” with Arsenal’s move for Viktor Gyokeres.

Arsenal and Sporting CP are now finally on the verge of a total agreement for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres, according to David Ornstein.

Manchester United did make a recent enquiry for Viktor Gyokeres, but they haven’t made a bid and the Sporting CP striker’s focus is solely on Arsenal.

Gabriel Jesus is still recovering from knee surgery, and with new signings in the mix, doubts remain over when he’ll return to lead Arsenal’s front line.

Thunderstorms delay training in Singapore as Arteta prepares for Milan and Newcastle games, with Gyökeres deal close and new signings integrating.

Sporting CP are advancing talks with Almeria for the signing of striker Luis Suarez, potentially impacting Arsenal’s move for Viktor Gyokeres.

Manchester United links to Viktor Gyokeres have been rubbished, with the player not interested in the move and a feeling United are being used by the Portuguese media as a negotiation tactic.

Arsenal’s bid for Viktor Gyokeres is stalled over add-ons and payment terms, as Sporting CP holds firm on their demands.

Viktor Gyokeres remains absent from Sporting CP as talks with Arsenal continue, with final negotiations over his €63.5m transfer still to be completed.

Viktor Gyokeres’ representatives remain in London trying to seal a deal between Arsenal and Sporting CP, according to a report.

Viktor Gyokeres transfer is now close to being finalised, with reports of a compromise on the contested add-on payments between Arsenal and Sporting CP.

Arsenal and Sporting CP are still negotiating for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres despite agreeing a deal in principle, with add-ons now the focus of club-to-club talks.

With Arsenal making significant investment in the summer market, the question now is whether they’ll have squad space to register everyone.