Mikel Arteta is still hoping to add Viktor Gyokeres, although negotiations for the Sporting star have given Arsenal a headache. Arteta has given his verdict on the state of the current squad and what it could mean for the remainder of the transfer window.

Arsenal have landed in Singapore to begin their pre-season tour of Asia, but they suffered an early setback as Mikel Arteta's squad were not able to train on day one

Arsenal's pre-season squad was supposed to include Viktor Gyokeres. That was a bold target, but it shows how much Mikel Arteta wants him.