Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Arsenal and Chelsea have agreed on a £52m fee for Noni Madueke. Arteta was keen on the winger, who was also desperate to join the north London club. Madueke had agreed to join Arsenal in the prior days, but Arsenal and Chelsea had different valuations of the player.

Arsenal are in talks with Sporting CP and Sweden international striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has been speaking about his dream of playing in the Premier League

Viktor Gyokeres says he wants to return to the Premier League but insists he will only join a club ‘who really wants me’ following interest from Arsenal and Manchester United. Arsenal have held extensive talks with Sporting CP to sign Gyokeres this summer but have so far been unable to reach an agreement with the Portuguese club.