Arsenal’s quest to sign Gyökeres has veered on the fringes of farcical in recent weeks. Negotiations with Sporting CP have seemingly been conducted in the public eye, with each twist and turn rapidly leaked to the press in between explosive outbursts from the Portuguese champions’ president, Frederico Varandas.

Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Sporting CP to sign striker Viktor Gyökeres, sources have told ESPN.

Gyokeres has been given permission to travel by Sporting and is expected to undergo his Arsenal medical on Saturday. The 27-year-old will take the No 14 shirt at Arsenal, the number made iconic by the club’s record goal-corer Thierry Henry.

Cristhian Mosquera trains with his new club Arsenal ahead of their preseason friendly against Newcastle.

We asked for your views on whether new signing Cristhian Mosquera is the defensive back-up needed for William Saliba and who Arsenal should be targeting next. Here are some of your comments: Alan: Mosquera is a strong addition to our defensive line-up,

Arsenal will move to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace after completing their £63 million deal for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports. After several weeks of negotiations, Arsenal have finally agreed a deal for Gyokeres worth €63.