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‘World class’ forward has already packed his bags to sign for Arsenal, Martin Odegaard will be buzzing

Jamie Brown

Mon 7 July 2025 10:45, UK

Arsenal are already closing in on their third summer signing, and it could be one of the biggest arrivals at the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Andrea Berta appears to have quickly accelerated the Gunners’ move for the attacker, and the player is now ready to make the journey to London.

The North London club’s attack has long needed reinforcement, and now they are getting a big upgrade with one of Europe’s highest scorers.

Mikel Arteta will be most pleased to see the board acting quickly and having new additions ready in time for the start of pre-season training.

Viktor Gyokeres ready to travel to London

Viktor Gyokeres has already started checking in his luggage, ready to travel to London to sign for Arsenal, according to .

TBR Football expects that a deal for Gyokeres to join Arsenal will be finalised within the next 48 hours, with talks progressing very well.

Personal terms with the player were agreed several weeks ago now, but the final details are being agreed as he closes in on a return to England.

The Swede has been permitted to return late for Sporting CP’s pre-season camp, but now, he might not be their player by the time Friday rolls around.

Gyokeres, who’s been called ‘world class’, has started getting his luggage ready to make the transfer from Lisbon to London and finally become Arteta’s number nine.

Arsenal fans are excited by Gyokeres, and there will be a certain Gunners player who will also be very happy with the arrival of the centre forward.

Martin Odegaard will be delighted by Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres

Martin Odegaard will be delighted that Arsenal are signing Gyokeres, as he will have a striker who will be able to put away the many chances he creates.

Only Mohammed Salah completed more passes into the penalty area than the 26-year-old last term, so having a presence in the box will be of great benefit to him.

Odegaard, whose performances were questioned last season, only managed eight assists last term, leaving him placed behind players like Bruno Fernandes, Son Heung-min and Jacob Murphy.

But now, with a proper number nine leading the line for the Gunners, Odegaard’s numbers should be significantly boosted.

Bukayo Saka’s numbers should also be boosted by the arrival of the Swedish international, with the 24-year-old managing ten assists in the league.