Though Gyokeres is likely to play a couple of friendlies for Arsenal in the build-up to the new Premier League season his first, full debut for the club will be on the opening weekend of the season. Arsenal take on Manchester United at Old Trafford in the headline match on Sunday 17 August with kick off at 4.30pm BST.

The latest Arsenal transfer news and opinion as the signing of Viktor Gyokeres could have a knock-on effect for Gabriel Jesus, who has been linked with a move away.

Mikel Arteta has already bolstered his squad with the signings of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera. Now the Spaniard has got the centre-forward he’s been craving.