Chris Waddle has questioned Arsenal’s signing of Viktor Gyokeres and says the £64m striker does not look like a ‘huge step-up’ from what Mikel Arteta already had in his squad.

Arsenal turned to Sweden international Gyokeres for goals over the summer after missing out on the title yet again and going another season without a trophy.

Gyokeres boasted a sensational goalscoring record for his former club Sporting, scoring 97 goals in 102 appearances for the Portuguese side and starring in back-to-back league title wins.

The 27-year-old was one of the most sought after players in Europe and Arsenal beat Premier League rivals Manchester United to secure his signature on a five-year deal.

Gyokeres scored twice on his home debut for Arsenal back in August but has netted just one goal in eight games since that 5-0 victory over Leeds United.

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Arteta has repeatedly defended Gyokeres’ form, insisting he is helping the team...