Mikel Arteta has offered a cryptic update on Arsenal ’s pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres as the club get into the swing of pre-season. The Gunners continue to be linked with a move for the Sporting Lisbon striker who scored 54 goals in all competitions last season.

Mikel Arteta wanted Arsenal to have wrapped up a move for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres before pre-season began.

Mikel Arteta says he is “very excited” about what Noni Madueke will bring to Arsenal as he explained why the club have signed so many players from Chelsea during his tenure. Madueke joined Arsenal last week from the Blues in a deal that could eventually be worth £52million.