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.

Viktor Gyokeres is nearing a transfer to Arsenal from Sporting CP and the Gunners want to get the deal over the line quickly for Mikel Arteta

An imminent deal that would see Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres join Arsenal is now 'at risk of collapse', according to reports.