In what is becoming an increasingly familiar turn of events, the Gunners were tipped by The Athletic to be working on a rival deal for Tottenham’s top target. Unlike Spurs, Arsenal are thought to be pursuing a permanent deal this summer and are framed as reluctant to match Hincapié’s €60 million release clause.

Viktor Gyökeres scored his first goals for Arsenal in a resounding 5-0 Premier League victory over Leeds at the Emirates.After Jurriën Timber opened the scoring with a 34th-minute corner, Bukayo Saka doubled the home side's lead just before halftime.