The Arsenal look to be signing a striker, finally.

The Athletic's David Ornstein and Mario Cortegana have reported that a €73.5m deal has been agreed for Sporting's Victor Gyökeres.

James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to reflect on the news, the ongoing deal for Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera, and whether they are warming to the idea of Noni Madueke, who has been given permission to undergo his Arsenal medical.

With six signings expected to arrive before pre season, the panel discuss the work Andrea Berta has done already and how Mikel Arteta may integrate these players into the side.

Plus more of your questions are answered including who may leave the club this summer and whether outgoings could impact an approach for Eberechi Eze.

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It's been a busy week for Arsenal news and Ian Stone is joined by Art de Roche and James McNicholas to talk through it all.

From the signings of Martin Zubimendi & Christian Nørgaard to bolster our midfield, to the rumours swirling around Victor Gyökeres, and the links to Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze. Plus reaction to Gabriel Heinze joining Arteta’s coaching staff and Takehiro Tomiyasu sadly leaving the club.

There's also a discussion on the charges against former Arsenal player Thomas Partey.

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James McNicholas and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk about the latest Arsenal news.

On the show the team discuss Myles Lewis-Skelly’s new contract, Ethan Nwaneri and England U21’s Euros win, Kepa signing and the impending arrival of Christian Norgaard. Plus, they discuss links to Eberechi Eze, Cristhian Mosquera, Noni Madueke and answer more of your questions.

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Who is the most underrated player in Arsenal's recent history?

Ian Stone is joined by Amy Lawrence, Adrian Clarke and James McNicholas for a special Handbrake Off, in which the panel attempt to pick the player who has done the most for the club with the least fanfare.

Ian, Amy, Adrian, James and The Athletic’s Art de Roché gave producer Jay names of the Arsenal players they believe should be in the conversation. The only names they were aware of pre-recording were those they submitted individually. The players were drawn out of a hat in knockout competition style, going up against each other head to head being put to a vote each time.

Listen to find out who the team crowned as their underrated champion, and let us know in the comments below who your choice would be.

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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk all things Arsenal; including Arteta’s Assistant Carlos Cuesta leaving the club to become Parma Manager and what that means for Arsenal, the release of next season’s fixtures and our tough start to the campaign, an update on Ethan Nwaneri at the U21 Euros with England and some transfer rumours. Plus we answer your questions in the latest handbrake Mailbag.

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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to talk all things Arsenal; including the latest on Martin Zubimendi's arrival, the interest in Kepa Arrizabalaga and what it would mean for David Raya, Gabriel Magalhães' new contract, and how Ethan Nwaneri is feeling ahead of next season after speaking to Art at St George's Park.

Plus we answer your questions in the latest mandbrake Mailbag.

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Welcome to this special edition of Handbrake Off where the multi-generational crew have decided to reconvene to see if they can reach the kind of consensus Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta need on the hot topic of a new striker for Arsenal.

Amy Lawrence is joined by our range of Arsenal fans from across the years. Arthur, The Athletic’s resident teen, Handbrake's Art de Roché, and Richard, our most mature (legendary) supporter.

So, the key dilemma that is keeping Arsenal fans from sleeping soundly is to Sesko or to Gyokeres, that is the question. The drip drip of whispers and hunches, breaking developments about concrete talk - god forbid any talk should be non-concrete - is already getting irritating.

The panel discuss the options, with the aim of agreeing on who they would choose if they were Arsenal’s new sporting director.

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Adrian Clarke and Art de Roché join Ian Stone to discuss the potential arrival of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad and what it could mean for Arsenal's midfield.

The Spanish midfielder is expected to be Mikel Arteta's first signing of the summer, with a £51m deal reportedly in it's final stages. The panel discuss his best qualities and why he’d be a great fit – including where he’d slot into the side and how he’d benefit those around him. We also hear from The Athletic's data writer Thom Harris and tactics writer Liam Tharme with their takes on what his arrival could mean for the club.

Plus, PSG's performance in the Champions League final and the guys pick their favourite Arsenal shirts of all time.

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