Manchester United open talks to sign Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres | OneFootball

Manchester United are reportedly in the driving seat to land Viktor Gyokeres, having already opened talks to sign the Sporting CP talisman.

Erik ten Hag’s departure has thrown Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee’s future at United into doubt, as both strikers are yet to show they are capable of leading the line in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 system.

Accordingly, Amorim’s arrival has led to United being linked with a number of top strikers across Europe. However, no one has made more headlines than Gyokeres, who was simply phenomenal under the Portuguese at Sporting.

The Sweden international moved to Lisbon from Coventry City in 2023 and hit the ground running under Amorim.

He scored 43 goals across all competitions in his debut campaign before adding another 25 in just 22 appearances this term.

The 26-year-old, who possesses impeccable pace and physicality, is certainly an ideal number nine for Amorim and it appears the United board also believe the same.

Manchester United make a move for Viktor Gyokeres

According to CaughtOffside, United have “begun talks to sign” the Sporting superstar, who can allegedly be signed “next summer for around €70m/€75m.”

Manchester City, who saw Gyokeres score a hattrick against them in the Champions League earlier this season, have also started exploring the possibility of signing him. It remains to be seen how Erling Haaland’s presence at the Etihad would impact City’s pursuit.

It is understood the Red Devils are the “favourites” to secure the Swede’s services, owing to his relationship with Amorim.

The United gaffer has already spoken to his former striker and “personal terms are not expected to be an issue.”

The club’s hierarchy are willing to offer him a contract until 2029 and are thought to be confident of winning the race for the in-form forward.

Meanwhile, Zirkzee has been linked with a return to Italy. Recently, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming the ex-Bologna star wants to exit Old Trafford amid interest from Juventus.

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