Arsenal has completed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon for £63.7 million ($85.6 million), and the Swede will join up with his new teammates on their pre-season tour of Asia.

Gyokeres, who will wear the No.

Arsenal made Gyokeres its primary target after switching focus from Benjamin Sesko when the RB Leipzig striker's wage demands became problematic.



The Gunners have since been in talks with Sporting, but an agreement has now been struck.

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Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said: "We're absolutely delighted to welcome Viktor Gyokeres to the club.

"He brings a clinical edge with a high conversion rate of chances into goals, with his intelligent movement in the box making him a constant threat.

"We're excited about what Viktor brings to our squad and are looking forward to start working with him

We welcome Viktor and his family to Arsenal."

Gyokeres said: "I always want to score

His displays with the Sky Blues caught the attention of Sporting, prompting the team to secure the striker's signature.

Gyokeres's first competitive appearance for Arsenal is expected to arrive against Manchester United when the Premier League season kicks off on August 17.

Arsenal recognised that its main objective this summer was securing a genuine striker, with Arteta having been forced to improvise with his attacking options
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