Arsenal are finally closing in on the signing of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, while the club are also focusing on strengthening their next generation of stars

Though there reportedly remains a debate ongoing over the nature and structure of the bonuses included, Mikel Arteta was hoping to have Gyokeres signed in time for Saturday’s departure for their pre-season tour of Asia, along with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera.