After modest beginnings and dropping down a level, ex-colleagues tell how the rise of Arsenal's new striker was based on grit and mindset

Viktor Gyokeres has revealed his request to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard following his summer move from Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners confirmed over the weekend they had struck a £63.7million

Arsenal agreed a £64m deal for Gyokeres to finally secure the potent number nine Mikel Arteta has been hoping to sign for quite some time. It has been decided that Gyokeres will wear number 14 for Arsenal and follow in the footsteps of legendary forward Thierry Henry.

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal will assess Viktor Gyokeres before deciding whether to hand him a debut against Tottenham. Gyokeres completed his £63.5million move to Arsenal over the weekend, with the Swedish striker in attendance for the Gunners' 3-2 win over Newcastle on Sunday.

Gyokeres completed his long-awaited move to Arsenal last week, with Sporting receiving a total package of €72.6m for a player they signed for €20m two years ago

The Sporting CP expert tells TBR Football: “Viktor Gyokeres is the best player I have ever seen at Sporting in my lifetime, and one of the most impactful players I’ve seen in Liga Portugal – on the same level as names like (Radamel) Falcao, Hulk, or Oscar Cardozo.

The unorthodox story of Arsenal’s new recruit includes overcoming doubters, a shift in mentality and tennis tantrums.

Viktor Gyokeres has been told why he must have a “deluded” mindset if he is to net 30 goals for Arsenal on the back of a £64 million ($86m) transfer.