Mikel Arteta has offered a cryptic update on Arsenal ’s pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres as the club get into the swing of pre-season. The Gunners continue to be linked with a move for the Sporting Lisbon striker who scored 54 goals in all competitions last season.

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to continue adding to their squad this summer, as he dropped a hint over the club’s move for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres. Arsenal remain in talks with Sporting over a deal for Gyokeres, who is currently on holiday after refusing to return to pre-season training.

Viktor Gyokeres is set to leave Sporting but his exit is becoming more and more bitter with the striker having now sent a legal letter to the club.