Arsenal have secured the signature of Swedish international Viktor Gyokeres in a £63.5 million deal from Sporting CP, with the striker revealing his reasons for choosing the Emirates Stadium ahead of Manchester United.

The Red Devils, led by ex-Sporting boss Ruben Amorim who is held in the highest regard by Gyökeres, were linked with a move for the relentless goalscorer for much of the off-season. However, as United focused on deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, Arsenal were given the edge in the race for Europe’s most sought-after striker.