Mikel Arteta wants any new signings to join Arsenal ’s pre-season tour of Asia as quickly as possible, with the club now closing in on a move for Viktor Gyokeres. Arsenal have agreed a deal with Sporting for Gyokeres worth €63.5million (£55m) up front, with a further €10m (£8.7m) in add-ons.

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.

Arsenal are expecting to announce the signing of Viktor Gyokeres very soon, as the club are close to finalising their summer recruitment. Despite the drawn-out discussions with Sporting CP, the two clubs have finally come to an agreement.

Dave: Anything that adds depth and quality to the first-team squad is welcome. Two strikers minimum are needed over the course of a season - we shouldn't have capability gaps when we are the most profitable club in the Premier League. I hope the club have that all in hand at this stage.

Cristhian Mosquera has become Arsenal’s fifth signing of the off season after completing a move from Valencia.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, the Premier League club has announced.