Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting has long been a target for Manchester United, and his summer departure has now been confirmed.
With 40 goals this season in all competitions, Gyokeres, 26, is the top scorer in Europe’s top league and has been drawing interest from clubs in various leagues.
There have been rumors that the Sweden international could come to England because Ruben Amorim had a successful relationship with him in the past, but Man United’s turbulent season is probably going to disqualify them from a deal.
Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund have performed poorly in front of goal, and one of them is probably going to go this summer along with a number of others.
According to Sky Germany, Gyokeres will be available for around £50.2m-£58.5m but a separate report from A Bola outlined that he will favour a club in the Champions League, a competition in which United will only feature in if they win the Europa League.
With 40 goals and 10 assists in 41 games, including a hattrick against Manchester City in the Champions League, Europe’s leading goal-getter is one of the most sought-after players
United’s Premier League target
Reports in France claim that talks have already opened between United and Crystal Palace over the potential move for Jean Phillipe-Mateta, who has netted 12 in the Premier League and 15 in all competitions
The reported figure for Mateta would need to be around £40million, which is likely to be far more achievable for United given their current status and standing after a difficult few years.
Mateta’s deal expires in 2026, and there is no doubt that he is now entering his prime years and his power and direct nature are something United are sorely lacking.
However, United’s former scout Mick Brown claimed that the club are more likely to go for a more elite name such as Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane rather than Mateta, claiming he would be ‘surprised’ if they make a move for the Frenchman.
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