The news will delight former Arsenal ace Ray Parlour, who called on Arteta to add a winger to his squad this summer. Speaking shortly after the transfer window ended, he explained: "A winger would still be great to cover Saka and Martinelli. [A deal for Martin] Zubimendi appears to be getting closer.”

It's no secret Arsenal desperately need to sign a striker this summer, but as talks reportedly progress for both Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko, which player is a better fit for Arsenal?

Real Madrid were offered the chance to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, but they are focusing on other targets as new boss Xabi Alonso begins to shape his squad