Viktor Gyokeres signs and Mikel Arteta quotes
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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.
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is edging closer to a move away from the club, with Flamengo preparing a formal offer to take the Brazilian on loan. Sporting News understands that Mikel Arteta has given the green light for Jesus to leave this summer, with a loan move currently seen as the most likely option.
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Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel and Jurrien Timber fitness updates after pair miss friendly
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hopes Gabriel and Jurrien Timber can return to training next week. The pair were both absent from Arsenal’s pre-season friendly against AC Milan on Wednesday in Singapore. Gabriel and Timber were also not part of an opening training session on Friday ahead of Arsenal’s game with Newcastle on Sunday.
Arsenal faced Newcastle United in a pre-season clash, which left Gunners supporters all making the same point about Mikel Merino. Mikel Arteta will be happy enough with how his side’s pre-season is going so far. After a victory for Arsenal against AC Milan, they obtained another win against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United side.
Mikel Arteta may have hinted that Viktor Gyokeres will complete his transfer to Arsenal “in the next few hours”. The Gunners have reportedly agreed a deal worth up to £63.8 million (€73m)
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Daily Star on MSN'Arsenal's owners have already sent Mikel Arteta a warning – he needs to win big this season'
It was a moment in April that should serve as a warning for Mikel Arteta this season. The Arsenal boss is about to get the No.9 the Gunners have needed for so long in Viktor Gyokeres.
Mikel Arteta has revealed why Arsenal have signed Cristhian Mosquera. Arsenal confirmed on Thursday that Mosquera had become their fifth signing of the summer transfer window after Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Noni Madueke.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he "always wants better" from his players but is "very happy" with forward Gabriel Martinelli. Martinelli has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League this summer after an injury-hit campaign in which he started 25 Premier League games and managed eight goals.
In a recent newsletter with Give Me Sport, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Arsenal remain keen on recruiting Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer. Romano said,“Yes, but Eze
Dowman’s emergence is also intriguing for Arsenal as it means they are now stacked for talent in that area of the pitch. Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri and Odegaard are all left-footed playmakers that like to operate as right No8s.