Gyokeres reflects on debut
Viktor Gyokeres has opened up on his full Arsenal debut against Manchester United last weekend.
He wrote on Instagram: “Proud moment to make my Premier League debut for this special club and to start the season with a win.”
Havertz injury
The Gunners face a lengthy stint without the services of striker Kai Havertz, who has reportedly suffered a knee injury.
According to The Athletic, the duration of Havertz’s expected absence is unknown.
But the club are said to be “exploring the transfer market” for a replacement for the Germany international.
De Jong eyed
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a shock move for Frenkie De Jong.
The Netherlands star has one year left on his contract with La Liga giants Barcelona.
And according to reports in Spain, the Gunners would be keen on signing the Dutchman on a free transfer.
Signings so far
Mikel Arteta has been incredibly busy in the transfer window so far this summer, signing SIX new players.
And a seventh signing could still be on the horizon.
Check out who the Gunners have signed so far over the last few weeks below.
Arsenal’s transfer deals
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- Viktor Gyökeres – from Sporting Lisbon – £72m
- Noni Madueke – from Chelsea – £52m
- Martin Zubimendi – from Real Sociedad – £51m
- Christian Norgaard – from Brentford – £15m
- Cristhian Mosquera – from Valencia – £13m
- Kepa Arrizabalaga – from Chelsea – £5m
TOTAL – £208m
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- Nuno Taveres – to Lazio – £4.4m
- Marquinhos – to Cruzeiro – £2.6m
- Jorginho – to Flamengo – free
- Kieran Tierney – to Celtic – free
- Takehiro Tomiyasu – released
- Thomas Partey – released
TOTAL – £7m
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Salah’s shock statement
Mohamed Salah has anointed Arsenal the “FAVOURITES” to win the Premier League this season.
Speaking to PFA awards presenter Cecil Thomas, who is a Gunners fan, he said: “I think you are the favourite now because you players who have been together for five years.
“I can’t say I’ll wish you luck – hopefully we do it again.”
Arteta reflects on Gyokeres debut
Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Viktor Gyokeres following his Premier League debut against Manchester United.
He said of the Swede: “He did a lot of things very good. You can tell, especially in our high pressing, the rhythm that we demand, especially in the first half, we’re giving a bit too much time.
“It’s something that we have to work on, especially there.
“And then in the finalising situation, he didn’t have that many chances to do that because, as I said, on the previous action before we had to play that last ball that the line was standing still with 40 metres behind, we managed to put the ball through to exploit his quality.
“But overall, coming away to Manchester United, winning your first game with Arsenal, it’s a good start.
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