Football League World
·29 November 2022
Football League World
·29 November 2022
Viktor Gyokeres is unsurprisingly a man in demand at the moment, with the Coventry City striker attracting interest from the Premier League.
The 24-year-old, who has statistically proven to be one of, if not the best centre-forwards in the division thus far this season, has nine goals to his name in 19 second tier appearances.
The international break perhaps came at the wrong time for Gyokeres, as he had netted four times in the three games before the World Cup enforced a month-long break in the Championship.
Not only has the Swedish striker been an important source of goals for the Sky Blues, his hold-up play, technical ability and athleticism has caused a lot of havoc for opposing defences.
In the summer, Chris Wilder was hoping to secure the forward’s services when he was Middlesbrough boss, however, the Sky Blues stood firm and managed to keep hold of him.
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Now, keeping hold of Gyokeres looks like a more difficult task, with Crystal Palace, Everton, Southampton and West Ham all keeping an eye on the 24-year-old, as detailed in a Football League World exclusive.
The report does state that in an attempt to fend off interest, the Sky Blues are preparing a lucrative offer for the young striker, as his current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2024.
It also remains to be seen how the situation regarding Coventry’s ownership plays out, with there being
The change of ownership could be pivotal in Coventry’s chances of keeping Gyokeres beyond January, as it is no secret that they could cash in for a rather hefty fee.
But with Mark Robins leading an expected promotion charge, the Sky Blues will be eager to keep hold of someone who has played an integral role in their success thus far.