Arsenal’s quest to sign Gyökeres has veered on the fringes of farcical in recent weeks. Negotiations with Sporting CP have seemingly been conducted in the public eye, with each twist and turn rapidly leaked to the press in between explosive outbursts from the Portuguese champions’ president, Frederico Varandas.

Dave: Anything that adds depth and quality to the first-team squad is welcome. Two strikers minimum are needed over the course of a season - we shouldn't have capability gaps when we are the most profitable club in the Premier League. I hope the club have that all in hand at this stage.