Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal will assess Viktor Gyokeres before deciding whether to hand him a debut against Tottenham. Gyokeres completed his £63.5million move to Arsenal over the weekend, with the Swedish striker in attendance for the Gunners' 3-2 win over Newcastle on Sunday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is "absolutely delighted" to welcome new signing Viktor Gyokeres through the doors of the Emirates, after the striker agreed to a £63m move from Sporting. The 27-year-old, who made 102 appearances and scored 97 goals over a two-year spell at the Portuguese club, has penned a five-year contract.

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)