Benjamin Sesko was the standout candidate for the Gunners as a striker, but the board turned attention to Viktor Gyökeres as the weeks went by. If Arsenal are willing to be flexible again, Simons could be a creative profile to bring in should their interest in Eberechi Eze run aground.

Manchester United have made a last-ditch attempt to steal Viktor Gyökeres from under the noses of Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Arsenal will play two matches in Singapore against AC Milan and Newcastle United. The then fly to Hong Kong for a first north London derby overseas, playing Tottenham at the end of the month to conclude the tour of Asia.

The Gunners are staying busy in the transfer window and with more to come, boosting quality and depth in pursuit of glory

From Arteta's call with Madueke and his father to the role of agent Ali Barat and sporting director Berta, here's how the deal was done

Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has talked up the qualities of Viktor Gyokeres ahead of the Swede's anticipated arrival from Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners are understood to finally be on the verge of a full agreement with the Portuguese giants for Gyokeres, and they are hopeful of reaching a breakthrough in the coming hours.

Gabriel Magalhaes is confident that Arsenal are "ready to reach new heights", with the Gunners "doing everything to bring in top players" in the transfer market this summer