So, can Viktor Gyokeres live up to the hype? The center forward Arsenal supporters have craved for years arrived last week, and every indication since it became clear he was Mikel Arteta's man is that the Swede is determined to not be crushed under the weight of expectation.

The highly sought-after striker apparently had growing interest from several mid-table clubs in the years before his rise to fame.

Viktor Gyökeres was presented to Arsenal fans in Singapore ahead of the weekend’s friendly against Newcastle United. But while that was only a brief appearance in a red shirt,

Viktor Gyokeres could make his Arsenal debut in Thursday’s pre-season friendly against north London rivals Tottenham in Hong Kong. The 27-year-old Sweden striker completed his £55million transfer from Sporting Lisbon on Saturday.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has backed Viktor Gyokeres’ decision to wear Thierry Henry’s famous No14 shirt. Gyokeres completed his move to Arsenal from Sporting last week, signing for an initial fee of around £55million.