After a falling out with Sporting CP over a gentleman’s agreement to let him leave the club, it was well known throughout the summer that Gyokeres would be departing the Portuguese city.
This comes after Gyokeres’ stellar 2024–25 Liga Portugal campaign, in which the 27-year-old recorded 39 goals and seven assists.
It was thought that the Swedish striker was nailed on to go to Arsenal after they reached an agreement in principle.
However, a new twist has occurred in the story.
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The Red Devils have been looking at numerous strikers alongside Gyokeres.
Liam Delap of Ipswich was the first striker to attract notice this summer, but the English forward chose to sign with Chelsea, an opponent of Manchester United, instead.
The attack will benefit from the additions of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, although the hunt for a striker is still ongoing.
Hugo Ekitike has agreed a deal to go to Liverpool.
Now it has been reported that a deal is close for the Sporting striker and Ruben Amorim’s side.
As per SIC News, Sporting and Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are very close to an agreement for Viktor Gyokeres, with values very close to those negotiated with Arsenal.
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This comes as a huge shock with everyone thinking he was nailed on to go to Mikel Arteta’s side.
Gyokeres excels at holding up play, bringing teammates into the game, and is particularly effective against deep defensive blocks.
His ability to combine physical strength with agility and quick thinking makes him a versatile threat in various attacking scenarios.
Having already have experience in Ruben Amorim’s system, he could be a great coup for both the future and the present to lead the line.
