Though Gyokeres is likely to play a couple of friendlies for Arsenal in the build-up to the new Premier League season his first, full debut for the club will be on the opening weekend of the season. Arsenal take on Manchester United at Old Trafford in the headline match on Sunday 17 August with kick off at 4.30pm BST.

Viktor Gyokeres has revealed that he wanted to join Arsenal ahead of Manchester United after facing Mikel Arteta’s side in the Champions League last season. Arsenal have finally completed their move to sign the striker from Sporting CP after agreeing a deal worth €63.

Viktor Gyokeres says he decided to sign for Arsenal after the Gunners thrashed his Sporting side in last season's Champions League.