Mikel Arteta often stresses his desire for Arsenal to be “unpredictable” in how they set up - and the signings of Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres will certainly help that. Gyokeres, who scored a remarkable 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season, offers an alternative option up front to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.

An agreement has been reached on a £52million deal while personal terms were previously agreed on a five-year contract.

Arsenal will sign their second player from London rivals Chelsea this summer when Noni Madueke’s transfer is finalised.