While data is still being analysed, it is already clear that demand for Gyokeres’ No 14 shirt exceeds that of any player in recent history.

New Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres has been labelled “scary” by Gunners defender William Saliba, who is excited about what the marquee signing will bring. Gyökeres has cost Arsenal an initial €63.5 million (£55.

Arsenal remain interested in England winger Eberechi Eze, 27, but are not willing to meet a release clause in excess of £60m and will only bid if Crystal Palace reduce their asking price. (Athletic - subscription required)

Arsenal are hoping to raise around €87 million from the sale of five fringe players in order to fund the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.

Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we’ll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. According to The Athletic, Arsenal bosses retain a strong interest in Eze and the player himself would be ‘keen’ to push through a switch north of the river this summer.