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Manchester United Eye Gyokeres Reunion Under Amorim: A Smart Move or Risky Business?

Manchester United have made an initial approach for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres through intermediaries, as reported by Sky Sports News. With Erik ten Hag out and Ruben Amorim now in charge at Old Trafford, this move signals a potential reunion that could reshape United’s attacking dynamic.

The 27-year-old Sweden international has emerged as one of Europe’s most prolific forwards, thanks largely to the guidance of Amorim during their time together at Sporting. According to Sky Sports, United are “exploring the conditions of a potential deal” for the striker who has a gentleman’s agreement allowing him to leave this summer for bids above £58 million, despite a release clause closer to £84 million.

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Gyokeres’ Meteoric Rise in Europe

Gyokeres’ transformation from a promising but unpolished forward in the Championship to a goal machine in Liga Portugal is nothing short of sensational. After scoring 40 goals in 97 games for Coventry City, his move to Sporting for around £20 million in 2023 has proven to be a masterstroke.

“Smashing 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting, including 11 in 17 in European competition,” Gyokeres has become a player many clubs in Europe would struggle to ignore. As Sky Sports noted, “his remarkable scoring exploits have seen him treble in value to £75m in the space of two years.”

Transfermarkt now rates him at around £75 million, a staggering increase from the less than £1 million valuation when he moved from Brighton to Coventry in 2021. That trajectory places him firmly in the elite striker conversation.

Why Amorim Wants Him at United

It’s no surprise that Amorim is pushing for Gyokeres. The Portuguese tactician played a pivotal role in unlocking the striker’s full potential in Lisbon. Amorim knows his movement, his pressing intensity, and his ability to operate both as a solo striker and in tandem with others.

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More importantly, Gyokeres’ familiarity with Amorim’s tactical philosophy could ease his transition into the Premier League. United’s long-standing issues up front, particularly the inconsistency of current forwards and the over-reliance on emerging talent like Rasmus Højlund, underline the importance of bringing in a proven, mature presence.

A £58 million deal for a player with Gyokeres’ profile and output represents value in today’s inflated market, especially given his Champions League scoring record.

What Comes Next for United’s Summer Business

This approach comes as part of a broader overhaul under Amorim. United are also reportedly set to increase their bid for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. With Gyokeres and Mbeumo potentially incoming, the club would add versatility, physicality, and a much-needed goal threat.

That said, competition is likely to be fierce. “His availability for £58m… has made him even more attractive to his suitors,” as Sky Sports put it. It remains to be seen if United will act swiftly enough to outmanoeuvre other clubs circling.

Regardless, the initial approach marks a clear statement of intent from United’s new leadership. A summer of significant change is under way.

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From the red side of Manchester, the idea of Viktor Gyokeres leading the line under Ruben Amorim is cause for serious excitement. United fans have been crying out for a ruthless finisher, someone who doesn’t just contribute but dominates. This could be it.

Gyokeres is exactly the kind of player the club has lacked since the days of Van Persie and Rooney – a forward who relishes the responsibility of scoring and can do so in the biggest moments. He’s quick, strong, aggressive in the press, and already knows exactly what Amorim wants from him.

More than that, this deal symbolises a shift in United’s transfer strategy. No longer reactive, but proactive. Going after a player who’s peaking, not declining. And at £58 million? In today’s market, that’s smart business.

Bringing in Gyokeres would instantly lift expectations at Old Trafford. With Amorim in the dugout and his star striker potentially joining him, the pieces are starting to fall into place. Fans have reason to believe again.