This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Prove Myself’—Viktor Gyokeres Sends Exciting First Message to Arsenal Fans. Viktor Gyökeres is excited to prove himself at the highest level after completing his big-money transfer from Sporting CP to Arsenal.

Arsenal have completed the signing of striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The Swede has shared reasons he picked the Gunners over Premier League rivals.

Viktor Gyokeres has spoken for the first time after being officially announced as a new Arsenal signing on Saturday and explained why he chose the Gunners.

Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Sporting CP for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres. The Premier League side will pay an initial €63.5million (£54.8m; $74.2m) plus €10m in add-ons. Gyokeres has been given permission to travel by Sporting and is expected to undergo his Arsenal medical on Saturday.

ARSENAL are reportedly ready to swoop for Eberechi Eze once Viktor Gyokeres has been announced. The Swedish striker is set to be unveiled as the newest star to arrive at the Emirates this summer.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all pressing ahead with their summer transfer spending ahead of the new Premier League season. The Gunners are finally closing in on the signing of Viktor Gyokeres after a key a breakthrough in their talks with Sporting, with the striker to undergo a medical on Saturday.