Mikel Arteta heaped praise on 15-year-old Max Dowman after his star showing in Arsenal ’s 3-2 win over Newcastle. The teenager replaced Bukayo Saka in the second half at the National Stadium in Singapore, and dazzled fans and staff alike in just his second senior appearance for the Gunners.

The reshaping of the Arsenal squad is just one of the adaptations Arteta is making in his quest to end Arsenal’s wait for silverware. “The only thing that (the players) were talking about at the end of last season and the first day through the door is, ‘OK, how are we going to be better? How are we going to do more?’,” he said.

He may not be every Gooner’s favourite, but Leandro Trossard remains a key cog in Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal project. Featuring in all 38 Premier League games last season, the former Brighton man notched eight goals and seven assists,

Mikel Arteta wants any new signings to join Arsenal ’s pre-season tour of Asia as quickly as possible, with the club now closing in on a move for Viktor Gyokeres. Arsenal have agreed a deal with Sporting for Gyokeres worth €63.5million (£55m) up front, with a further €10m (£8.7m) in add-ons.