While data is still being analysed, it is already clear that demand for Gyokeres’ No 14 shirt exceeds that of any player in recent history.

The interview with Viktor Gyokeres took place at the Arsenal team hotel in Hong Kong. There were supporters lined up on the driveway and also in the lobby hoping to meet some of their heroes. I had been introduced to Gyokeres after his unveiling at the Newcastle match in Singapore and his stature is one of the first things you notice - he is an imposing figure.

Viktor Gyokeres has confirmed it was an easy choice to join Arsenal despite failed late interest from Manchester United. Gyokeres has joined the Gunners on a deal worth around £64million as Mikel Arteta finally lands the the out-and-out striker his squad has sorely lacked during a five-year trophy drought.

If they evolve like they've evolved in the last few days, the three of them will be available,” Arteta said after Arsenal's defeat by Spurs

Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber will all be fit for the start of the Premier League season. Centre-back Gabriel played 45 minutes in Arsenal's win over Watford behind closed doors but has not played any minutes of the tour to Singapore and Hong Kong after picking up an injury in training.