Viktor Gyokeres is closing in on a summer move to Arsenal but Rio Ferdinand has expressed concerns about the Sporting Lisbon star excelling in the Premier League

ARSENAL have completed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon – and he has taken Thierry Henry’s iconic shirt number. The Emirates faithful have been crying out for

When Viktor Gyokeres completes his move from Sporting CP, he will inherit a famous Arsenal shirt number, just not the one he wanted. The 27-year-old is awaiting a medical after the two clubs finally reached an agreement over the structure of his £63.5million move.

Gyokeres' arrival addresses Arsenal's need for a consistent striker after finishing second in the Premier League for the third consecutive season. He is expected to join the pre-season Asia tour and could debut against Manchester United.

The reasons for a delay in confirmation of Viktor Gyokeres' transfer from Sporting to Arsenal have been explained.

Pep Guardiola has already given a damning verdict on Arsenal's new signing Viktor Gyokeres and it speaks volumes about what fans should expect. Gyokeres is due to arrive in London on Friday to complete a £63.8m move from Sporting CP, ending Arsenal's long wait for a proper striker.

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.