Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly given his word to manager Ruben Amorim that he will join him this summer at Old Trafford in spite of Arsenal’s interest.
At Sporting CP, the two enjoyed a very successful stint together and the Swede has carried on with his fine form, netting 42 goals in 42 matches so far this season in all competitions.
After missing out on another former player Geovany Quenda to Chelsea, the recent news around Gyokeres’ moving to United has also appeared rather bleak lately.
It has been reported that the Sweden international would prefer to sign for Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City this summer due to their relative position to United in the league.
In fact, The Peoples Person relayed last week reports that the Sporting CP striker already rejected the chance to sign for Amorim at United in January.
Nonetheless, Sky Sport CH challenge this notion and claim that “several sources confirm that Gyökeres had given his word to Rúben Amorim to join him at Manchester United this summer.”
Although the Swiss outlet does admit that there is a chance that the “complex” situation at United could “call into question this friendship pact between the Swede and the Portuguese.”
In addition, the newly appointed sporting director at Arsenal, Andrea Berta, could further complicate matters.
Gyokeres has reportedly been identified as a major option for the summer and “contacts are already underway with the player’s entourage.”
Berta has reportedly already been given assurances he will have the financial clout to complete a deal for the prolific striker and “further meetings are expected in the coming weeks to outline the player’s personal terms and to obtain certainty regarding Sporting Lisbon’s transfer price requirements.”
The Liga Portugal’s leaders are currently demanding €70 million, but this is supposedly not a fee that scares off the Gunners.
What’s more, until United see if they will be in the Champions League via Europa League victory or not, it will be impossible for the club to know what sort of budget they will be able to spend on a number nine in the summer window.
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Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
