Mikel Arteta may have hinted that Viktor Gyokeres will complete his transfer to Arsenal “in the next few hours”. The Gunners have reportedly agreed a deal worth up to £63.8 million (€73m)

Mikel Arteta heaped praise on 15-year-old Max Dowman after his star showing in Arsenal ’s 3-2 win over Newcastle. The teenager replaced Bukayo Saka in the second half at the National Stadium in Singapore, and dazzled fans and staff alike in just his second senior appearance for the Gunners.

Eze’s Palace contract reportedly contains a £68 million ($91.4 million) release clause which Arsenal are trying to negotiate down to £60 million ($80.6 million). The report claims that Reiss Nelson could be included in negotiations to sweeten the deal, though Fulham are thought to be pushing to sign Arsenal’s English winger.

Mikel Arteta has explained why Arsenal didn’t include Cristhian Mosquera in Sunday’s friendly against Newcastle United, despite the new signing being in attendance.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal

Mikel Arteta hopes Riccardo Calafiori has avoided a serious injury after the Arsenal defender had to be substituted during Sunday's 3-2 win over Newcastle. Calafiori started at centre-back for the Gunners in their second pre-season friendly in Singapore but went down and was replaced by Jakub Kiwior after 49 minutes.

Starting on the right-hand side of the midfield triumvirate, the electric Ethan Nwaneri ran the Milan defence ragged during his short time on the pitch, providing the only real highlights of the first half with two sublime pieces of skill.