Arsenal fans started a petition labelled #NoToMadueke ahead of the signing, and it was shockingly signed by more than 5,000 fans, while others blamed Mikel Arteta for this deal. Madueke could be a great addition to this stacked Arsenal team heading into a make-or-break season for their manager, Arteta.

Arsenal will play two matches in Singapore against AC Milan and Newcastle United. The then fly to Hong Kong for a first north London derby overseas, playing Tottenham at the end of the month to conclude the tour of Asia.

From Arteta's call with Madueke and his father to the role of agent Ali Barat and sporting director Berta, here's how the deal was done