The interview with Viktor Gyokeres took place at the Arsenal team hotel in Hong Kong. There were supporters lined up on the driveway and also in the lobby hoping to meet some of their heroes. I had been introduced to Gyokeres after his unveiling at the Newcastle match in Singapore and his stature is one of the first things you notice - he is an imposing figure.

Viktor Gyokeres could make his Arsenal debut from the bench after missing out on the starting XI to face fierce rivals Tottenham in their hotly-anticipated pre-season clash. The 27-year-old Sweden striker completed his £55m transfer from Sporting Lisbon on Saturday and was presented to fans ahead of the Gunners’ 3-2 win over Newcastle in Singapore the day after.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be pinning his hopes on new striker Viktor Gyokeres to help deliver the Premier League title, and comments from a man who knows the forward well will be music to Gunn