Johnny Cardoso's long awaited move from Real Betis to Atletico Madrid is reportedly almost done. The two sides have reportedly agree a transfer package of around $35 million, per Fabrizio Romano, which just might be the most high-profile move a U.S. men's national team player might make in the year before the World Cup on home soil.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Thursday's pre-season friendly against rivals Tottenham in Hong Kong (12:30 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Arteta confirmed defenders Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori will miss the match through injury while new signings Viktor Gyokeres will be assessed by the medical team today to determine whether he can be involved.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has backed Viktor Gyokeres’ decision to wear Thierry Henry’s famous No14 shirt. Gyokeres completed his move to Arsenal from Sporting last week, signing for an initial fee of around £55million.