The German forward spent almost the entire second half of last season sidelined with a severe hamstring problem. Mikel Arteta was forced to convert central midfielder Mikel Merino into a striker, prompting a considerable dip in attacking threat which led to another failed Arsenal title challenge.

Morgan Rogers was named the PFA Young Player of the Year on Tuesday night and Arsenal are now considering a move for the 23-year-old midfielder after suffering an injury blow

Follow live updates as Alexander Isak's Newcastle future continues to dominate the summer transfer window

Eberechi Eze is now expected to join Arsenal after the Gunners came back in for him in the 11th hour, despite agreeing a move in principle to join north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur within the last 24 hours.

Arsenal's stunning coup to snatch Eberechi Eze away from Spurs is a ruthless statement of intent, says BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty