Report: Arsenal chiefs now debating "exciting" signing which Arteta has personally identified

boss and Edu are working closely together and identifying targets for next year, and Gyokeres is a player who features highly in their thinking.

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Indeed, it is also believed that scouts will be in attendance to run the rule over him during Sporting's clash with Man City in the Champions League on November 5. Called a potentially "exciting signing" for interested clubs by pundit John Wenham, the former Coventry City ace has picked up right where he left off from last season - boasting 13 goals in 13 appearances across all competitions so far.