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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
Viktor Gyokeres was presented by Arsenal in Singapore before the 3-2 win against Newcastle, but it was Kai Havertz who stole the show in the opening 45 minutes. The Germany international grabbed two assists in the space of just two minutes to put Arsenal 2-1 up against the Magpies, showing real inventiveness to create space in congested areas.
Thierry Henry brought the magic to the squad number with his 228 goals for Arsenal, something Gyokeres now wants to replicate. By selecting the squad number, previously worn by Eddie Nketiah, Gyokeres joined an exclusive club at Arsenal.
Gabriel Jesus has issued an update after Arsenal signed striker Viktor Gyokeres, which has been liked by team mate William Saliba.
Goncalo Inacio pulled one back for the hosts early in the second half, but Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard struck to secure a resounding 5-1 win over the Portuguese giants. “You were very solid defensively, it was hard to create chances,” Gyokeres admitted.
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ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and there are some huge deals are in the pipeline! The Viktor Gyokeres saga has come to a close, as the Gunners have ANNOUNCED the
Over the last three seasons, the Premier League champs have had an attacker score an average of 30 league goals
Dalibor Savic, who coached Gyokeres at his first club in Sweden, Brommapojkarna, had no doubts the forward would become a huge success, given his determination and focus to make the most of every opportunity.