Will Viktor Gyokeres Make His Arsenal Debut Against Newcastle?

Arsenal have secured their target: the crucial component they were missing.

Bringing in a clinical finisher was the Gunners' primary objective heading into the summer transfer period following a disappointing 2024–25 campaign that saw domestic decline.

Mikel Arteta's team are on the verge, and the signing of Viktor Gyökeres, who netted an impressive 97 goals across his two campaigns at Sporting CP, could prove to be the game-changing figure who turns sufficient stalemates into wins to help Arsenal secure their first Premier League title.

Gyökeres, by all accounts, finds himself exactly where he desires to be, though expectations are enormous and the Swedish striker will face immediate pressure to perform. His £55 million ($74 million) transfer was announced on Saturday, and fans won't need to wait long to witness their new acquisition in action.

But will he feature in Sunday's exhibition match against Newcastle United?

Will Viktor Gyökeres Make Arsenal Debut vs. Newcastle?

Arsenal announced following Gyökeres's signing that he has traveled to Singapore and will be present at the National Stadium on Sunday for the exhibition against Premier League opponents Newcastle.

Nevertheless, their new No. 14, who'll be hoping to emulate Thierry Henry rather than Eddie Nketiah, won't participate. Instead, it appears he'll be presented to the traveling Arsenal supporters in attendance.

When Will Viktor Gyokeres Make His Arsenal Debut?

Gyökeres will probably make his Arsenal debut on Thursday in Hong Kong, with the Gunners participating in the inaugural overseas North London Derby. Despite being just an exhibition, that's quite the match for the Swede to make his initial appearance.

Arteta will have the opportunity to integrate his exciting new striker before the beginning of what promises to be a pivotal 2025–26 season for his vision. Arsenal return to north London following their encounter with Tottenham Hotspur, hosting Villarreal and Athletic Club at the Emirates before they meet Manchester United at Old Trafford in their Premier League season opener on Aug. 17.