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 believes he can solve his selection headache up front by playing Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres in the same team. Arsenal have been hit hard by injuries recently, but that has been in defence and going forward, Arteta is blessed with options.

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.