Gyokeres switch setback: Man United dealt knockout blow in pursuit of Sporting CP star


Manchester United’s hopes of signing Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres are hanging on by a thread following the newest replace on his switch state of affairs.

Gyokeres on United’s radar

United’s curiosity in Gyokeres has been reported for months now and these hyperlinks solely grew stronger after the appointment of Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag’s alternative in November final yr.

The pair, after all, loved a profitable spell collectively at Sporting, fuelling hypothesis {that a} sensational reunion at Outdated Trafford could possibly be on the playing cards.

Gyokeres loved a prolific 2024/25 marketing campaign, netting a mind-boggling 54 objectives in 52 appearances as Sporting received the league and cup double.

Nevertheless, having missed out on qualifying for the Champions League after the 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur within the Europa League remaining, it emerged that Gyokeres’ most well-liked switch vacation spot was Arsenal, as they might give him the chance to play on the continent’s greatest stage.

Arsenal have had a minimum of one bid rejected for the Swede, with private phrases already agreed.

However, a latest report coated by The Peoples Particular person relayed that Gyokeres was regularly warming as much as the thought of becoming a member of United. The Purple Devils obtained additional encouragement after Sporting president Frederico Varandas publicly warned Arsenal that Gyokeres is not going to be offered to them until the Portuguese membership’s valuation is met.

Nevertheless, any lingering hopes United harboured of bringing within the 27-year-old have been all however dashed, with Arsenal discovering a breakthrough of their discussions with Sporting.

Arsenal closing in on Gyokeres

Based on the dependable David Ornstein, the Gunners are on the point of reaching an settlement with Sporting for the talisman.

Ornstein reveals, “Arsenal are within the technique of finishing a deal to signal Viktor Gyokeres after taking remaining steps in negotiations with Sporting CP for the striker.”

“Talks have been extended by Sporting president Frederico Varandas refusing to simply accept what Gyokeres believes was an settlement to depart this summer season for €60million plus €10m of add-ons.”

“That quantity is exceeded by Arsenal’s proposals and so they have now made formal advances over phrases of the change in a bid to shut the proposed switch.”

This has additionally been confirmed by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.

With Liam Delap off the market and Gyokeres seemingly heading the identical approach, it appears to be like like United might want to get inventive of their seek for a striker.

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