So, can Viktor Gyokeres live up to the hype? The center forward Arsenal supporters have craved for years arrived last week, and every indication since it became clear he was Mikel Arteta's man is that the Swede is determined to not be crushed under the weight of expectation.

The highly sought-after striker apparently had offers from several mid-table clubs in the years before his rise to fame.

Arsenal completed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres to end a long-running transfer saga, but a new Premier League manager has revealed his side also held talks over a move for the striker