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Manchester United have asked Ruben Amorim for his thoughts on two strikers after Viktor Gyokeres finally completed his move to Arsenal. Gyokeres was believed to be Amorim’s first-choice target for the No. 9 position but the Sweden international rejected United in favour of a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Though Gyokeres is likely to play a couple of friendlies for Arsenal in the build-up to the new Premier League season his first, full debut for the club will be on the opening weekend of the season. Arsenal take on Manchester United at Old Trafford in the headline match on Sunday 17 August with kick off at 4.30pm BST.

The 27-year-old, who fired Sporting to the Portuguese title last season with 39 goals and netted a Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City, is reported to have signed a five-year deal in a transfer worth £55 million (62.

Gyokeres signs a five-year deal and arrives with the hunger to prove himself in England after a quiet first ride in the country.

The former Coventry City striker has signed for Arsenal ending one of the summer's longest running transfer sagas

Dalibor Savic, who coached Gyokeres at his first club in Sweden, Brommapojkarna, had no doubts the forward would become a huge success, given his determination and focus to make the most of every opportunity.

Viktor Gyokeres arrived in style for his introduction to Arsenal fans, with the Swedish striker in attendance for a friendly clash with Newcastle.

Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Sporting CP for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres. The Premier League side will pay an initial €63.5million (£54.8m; $74.2m) plus €10m in add-ons. Gyokeres has been given permission to travel by Sporting and is expected to undergo his Arsenal medical on Saturday.