Arsenal legend David Seaman has praised summer signing Viktor Gyokeres for getting better as he’s gone on after two goals against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League this week.

The Sweden international arrived at Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer with a big reputation, having scored a frankly ridiculous 97 goals in 102 games in his two years in Portugal.

It’s not been quite as easy for Gyokeres at Arsenal so far, with the 27-year-old managing five goals in his first twelve appearances in all competitions.

Still, Seaman is optimistic about what Gyokeres can achieve, with the former Gunners goalkeeper expecting him to score a lot of goals if he carries on performing as he has.

Viktor Gyokeres backed by Arsenal legend David Seaman

Viktor Gyokeres scores for Arsenal against Atletico Madrid (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Seaman has been impressed by Gyokeres even when he hasn’t been scoring, praising his work rate and physicality.

Speaking to talkSPORT, as quoted by the Metro, Seaman said: “He’s getting used to the team, he’s getting used to his team-mates and he’s getting used to the pace of the Premier League.

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