Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is "absolutely delighted" to welcome new signing Viktor Gyokeres through the doors of the Emirates, after the striker agreed to a £63m move from Sporting. The 27-year-old, who made 102 appearances and scored 97 goals over a two-year spell at the Portuguese club, has penned a five-year contract.

After months of speculation, the club have agreed a €63.5m fixed fee with a further €10m in add-ons for Sporting CP's free-scoring striker

According to reports, Viktor Gyokeres has 'accepted' his punishment after 'breaking rules' to ensure Sporting Lisbon 'close the deal' with Arsenal.

ARSENAL are reportedly ready to swoop for Eberechi Eze once Viktor Gyokeres has been announced. The Swedish striker is set to be unveiled as the newest star to arrive at the Emirates this summer.

Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Sporting CP for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres. The Premier League side will pay an initial €63.5million (£54.8m; $74.2m) plus €10m in add-ons. Gyokeres has been given permission to travel by Sporting and is expected to undergo his Arsenal medical on Saturday.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all pressing ahead with their summer transfer spending ahead of the new Premier League season. The Gunners are finally closing in on the signing of Viktor Gyokeres after a key a breakthrough in their talks with Sporting, with the striker to undergo a medical on Saturday.

Arsenal fans have now seen what squad number Gyokeres is reportedly getting at N5, and they’re thrilled with the reports. David Ornstein reported on Friday that Arsenal had reached total agreement with Sporting over a move for Viktor Gyokeres, who is now set to travel to London.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed when Viktor Gyokeres is due for his Arsenal medical after a report cited the ‘extreme positions’ of Arsenal and Sporting as the reason for the delay. After a long-drawn-out negotiation with Sporting, Arsenal finally reached an agreement for the striker on Wednesday.