Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Viktor Gyökeres' critics to "leave him alone" -- despite admitting the £64 million ($86m) striker needs to start scoring.

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal narrowly avoided a major disaster by clinching a nervy 2-1 victory over Wolves at the weekend

Mikel Arteta has backed Viktor Gyokeres following his performance against Wolves, instead pointing to the failures of other Arsenal players. The Gunners secured a dramatic 2-1 victory, with all three goals arriving in the closing stages and the winner coming deep into stoppage time.

The Japan international has been a free agent since mutually terminating his contract with the Gunners in the summer as competition for places grew under manager Mikel Arteta. Now, the 27-year-old is set to sign a short-term deal with the Eredivisie club, as confirmed by transfer guru Fabrizio Romano on Monday morning.