Arsenal are preparing a new bid for Viktor Gyokeres after the Sporting striker made it clear he is ready to snub a Manchester United for a “dream” move to the Gunners. United have been in talks to sign Gyokeres but it has emerged that Arsenal is his preferred option because he wants to play in the Champions League.

Manchester United have made a new bid to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, while Arsenal's decision between Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko becomes clearer

The most significant development on the transfers front was the arrival of Martin Zubimendi in London. The 26-year-old Spain international flew in to meet with Arsenal officials and complete the formalities of his €65million move from Real Sociedad.