Overview

• Arsenal secured Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon for an initial £55 million plus add-ons after he scored 97 goals in 102 games.
• Pre-season outings saw Gyokeres miss clear chances, prompting former striker Troy Deeney to warn the “shirt feels heavier” in the Premier League and question his consistency.
• Paul Merson predicts Gyokeres will thrive on service from Arsenal’s creative midfield and reach a tally of 20–25 goals, provided he stays fit.
• Ian Wright has set a more conservative benchmark of 15 league goals for Gyokeres to be deemed a success in his debut Premier League campaign.
• Gyokeres is expected to make his competitive Arsenal debut against Manchester United today, representing his first major test at North London.