Joe Cole says there remain ‘question marks’ over Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen would have been a more sure-fire signing for Arsenal this summer. After months of intense rumour and speculation, Arsenal saw off strong competition from Manchester United to sign Gyokeres from Sporting in a deal worth around £64million.

However, the 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Premier League opener saw Viktor Gyokeres struggle to get involved, making just four passes and failing to record a shot in 60 minutes.

Ian Wright sent a private message to Viktor Gyokeres following his Premier League debut for Arsenal against Manchester United. Gyokeres led the line against Man United in his first appearance for Arsenal in the Premier League. But he endured a tough outing at Old Trafford, with his statistics from the fixture making for interesting reading.

Arsenal legend Ray Parlour believes Viktor Gyokeres can follow in the footsteps of Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry despite criticism over his debut performance on Sunday. The Swedish striker started the 1-0 win at Manchester United, but was replaced 60 minutes in after an ineffective display.

Gary Lineker has now said who will score more goals this season out of Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike or Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres.

Gyokeres, Arsenal and Sesko have been in a weird love triangle, but the club have finally agreed a deal for the Swede. He really wants it

Gyokeres indeed blossomed after leaving England, enjoying two sensational seasons at Sporting Lisbon, where he netted an astonishing 97 goals in 102 appearances, securing back-to-back Primeira Liga titles and a national cup, while also finishing as the league’s top scorer in both campaigns.