Cristiano Ronaldo hailed Arsenal’s new summer recruit Viktor Gyökeres as a “special player” despite some radically premature concerns.
After threats of blackmail and playing strikes, Arsenal belatedly secured a deal for Gyökeres this summer. The new recruit, who could cost as much as €73 million (£63.4 million, $85.1 million) if all add-ons are triggered, had a delayed introduction to Mikel Arteta’s first-team squad, only joining up midway through their summer tour of Asia.
