Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly made a decision on his ‘first choice’ summer transfer amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Gyokeres is on the radar of several elite European clubs, as he is among the leading scorers in 2025. 

The former Coventry City star joined Sporting Lisbon for around £15m during the 2023 summer transfer window and has established himself as one of the leading strikers in Europe.

The 26-year-old has had a meteoric rise over the past two seasons, grabbing 86 goals and 26 assists in his 93 appearances for Sporting Lisbon across all competitions.

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Gyokeres is expected to be on the move this summer and could move to the Premier League with Arsenal and Man Utd among the clubs in the market for a new striker.

The Gunners are crying out for a new forward as they have been ineffective in attack this season and are currently playing Mikel Merino as a makeshift striker with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus injured.

Man Utd, meanwhile, need to sign an upgrade on Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee and are linked with Gyokeres, who worked with Ruben Amorim at Sporting Lisbon.

A report from GiveMeSport has revealed a ‘major development’ with Gyokeres and his team making Arsenal his ‘first choice destination.

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There are said to be two ‘key’ factors behind this decision. The report explains:

‘Over the last couple of weeks, it has become apparent to Gyokeres just how serious Arsenal’s interest has become.

‘We can reveal that the Swedish star’s representatives have indicated that a move to the Emirates is hugely appealing and they are ready to make it their first choice for this summer.

‘They are understood to have been impressed with Arsenal’s approach to the situation and that is key for Gyokeres.

‘His next club has little to do with money for him, as we revealed on TBR Football – the project is key for him as he thinks about his career path rather than riches and finances of any move.’

TalkSPORT also claims Gyokeres is keen on a move to Arsenal, which is an ‘enormous boost’ to Mikel Arteta’s side.

‘Viktor Gyokeres is open to a move to Arsenal this summer, talkSPORT understands.

‘The Gunners are set to open talks with Sporting after identifying Gyokeres as a more attainable option than Newcastle’s Alexander Isak.

‘Gyokeres is understood to be impressed with the Arsenal project.’

According to reports, Manchester United will look to offload one star permanently this summer as there is ‘no way back’ for him under Ruben Amorim.

United‘s head coach has endured a difficult few months since replacing Erik ten Hag towards the end of last year as they are still languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.

Man Utd’s squad is not suited to Amorim‘s preferred 3-5-2 formation, so the former Sporting Lisbon boss has struggled to implement his preferred system.

Wholesale changes are required this summer, but Man Utd are working on a shoestring budget and need to offload unwanted talents to raise funds.

Patrick Dorgu was their only big-money signing in January as they bought him for around £25m after Marcus Rashford and Antony headed out on loan to Aston Villa and Real Betis.

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It was initially hoped that Rashford would benefit from a fresh start following Amorim’s arrival, but he left Man Utd in January after butting heads with the head coach.

At the end of last year, Rashford announced his intention to leave Man Utd for a new challenge and he joined Aston Villa on loan with an option to buy for around £40m after he was linked with FC Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan and Juventus.

Rashford is enjoying his football at Aston Villa, grabbing three goals and four assists in his eleven appearances across all competitions.

It remains to be seen whether Aston Villa will sign him permanently this summer, but Amorim recently remained tight-lipped on the forward when asked about his form.

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A report from Football Insider claims Rashford’s ‘Man Utd career is over’ as there is ‘no way back’ for him under Amorim.

‘Rashford will leave Man United on a permanent deal this summer following his return from Aston Villa, sources have told Football Insider.

‘Unai Emery’s side have a £40million option to buy at the end of the season, but they are expected to face competition for his signature.

‘Rashford’s role in their recent success has not gone unnoticed and all parties are now keen to agree a deal that would see him remain in the West Midlands.

‘United are expected to facilitate a permanent move, but will aim to maximise their profits on his sale.’

According to reports, Napoli outcast Victor Osimhen is ‘favouring’ a summer move to Chelsea amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Osimhen has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent years, but he was priced out of a transfer before the 2024 summer window.

The Nigeria forward’s situation changed last summer as he butted heads with the hierarchy at Napoli, who looked to offload their pricey asset following the arrival of Romelu Lukaku.

Osimhen attracted interest from Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain towards the end of last summer’s window, but the two sides failed to agree on a late loan deal. Instead, he joined Turkish giants Galatasaray on loan as a stop-gap option.

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The prolific forward has been superb for Galatasary this season, grabbing 28 goals and five assists in his 32 appearances.

Galatasaray presumably would love to keep Osimhen, but he is likely to secure a permanent move elsewhere with Chelsea, Arsenal and Man Utd in the market for a striker and mooted as possible destinations.

Now, a report from Football Transfers claims Chelsea has decided that he ‘wants’ to sign for Chelsea and is ‘set’ on joining the Premier League giants after a proposed move fell through last year.

The report notes Chelsea are also interested in Ipswich Town standout Liam Delap, but they are ready to ‘rekindle their interest in Osimhen, who is ‘favouring’ a switch to Stamford Bridge.

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The report explains:

‘Chelsea are determined to sign a new centre forward during the 2025 summer transfer window and the west London giants are ready to rekindle their interest in Osimhen, FootballTransfers has been told.

‘We have been informed that Osimhen has set his sights on completing a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, with the Blues interested in signing the 26-year-old as they look to purchase a prolific goalscorer ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

‘FootballTransfers understands that Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap is also a major target for Chelsea, although it’s anticipated that the Blues will reignite their pursuit of Osimhen when the summer window opens.

‘The Nigeria superstar has been heavily linked with Manchester United in recent weeks, amid Ruben Amorim’s determination to sign a new striker, but we understand that Osimhen currently favours a move to Stamford Bridge.

‘The 26-year-old will be available for a fee of between €75-80 million (a maximum of £68m), due to a release clause in his Napoli contract, and he is expected to leave the Serie A giants on a permanent deal this summer.’

According to reports, Manchester United are ‘preparing’ to ‘submit’ a huge ‘offer’ to Real Madrid as they are ‘determined’ to sign Federico Valverde.

The Red Devils are enduring a woeful season as they are set to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League. This means they need to win the Europa League to earn a place in Europe in 2025/26.

Man Utd have gradually improved in recent weeks, but their squad is not suited to head coach Ruben Amorim‘s preferred 3-5-2 formation and a squad overhaul is required this summer.

However, it’s been widely reported that they need to sell to buy this summer, with their budget tight after investing huge fees to land their top targets.

Marcus Rashford and Antony could make their exits permanent for around £40m each, while Man Utd could also offload Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo in pure profit transfers.

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Upgrades are required in various positions to improve Amorim’s chances of making his system work, but their recent miserable could impact their hopes of landing top targets and they surely have no hope of landing Valverde.

The Real Madrid star is one of the world’s most gifted midfielders and has expertly filled in for Dani Carvajal at right-back in recent matches.

Valverde has eight goals and seven assists in 46 appearances this season and is under contract until 2029.

He would be daft to leave Real Madrid for Man Utd, but a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes claims they are ‘preparing’ an ‘offer’ worth 100 million euros (£85m) to sign the midfielder.

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Regarding Real Madrid’s stance on Valverde and the reasons for Man Utd’s apparent interest, the report claims:

‘Manchester United is determined to strengthen its midfield ahead of next season and has set its sights on Federico Valverde as a key player in its new project. The English club, now under the management of Ruben Amorim, plans to submit a €100 million offer to Real Madrid to secure the Uruguayan midfielder’s services.

‘United believes his signing would be a strategic move not only to strengthen the team in the short term, but also to establish a solid foundation for the future. The Old Trafford board sees Valverde as a player with leadership and potential, capable of becoming a key player in the Premier League.

‘However, Real Madrid is in no rush to sell. With a contract until 2029 and a crucial role in Ancelotti’s squad, Real Madrid won’t make his exit easy. Although Manchester United’s offer is significant, it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to convince Real Madrid’s board to part ways with one of their most important players.’

Manchester United could be without central defender Matthijs de Ligt for the visit of Manchester City after Ruben Amorim revealed the Dutchman was struggling with an injury.

The two Manchester clubs meet on Sunday with both looking for a positive end to what has been a frustrating campaign.

For City, the prospect of Champions League football is still on offer, while United’s season will be defined by their performances in the Europa League.

However, a chance to get one over their rivals is something neither fanbase will give up lightly, but if United are to be successful, they will have to do it without De Ligt, who is likely to be ruled out of the game.

“I think Matta has an issue,” Amorim said of the summer arrival from Bayern Munich. “He has something during the game [at Forest] and we have to assess.”

In De Ligt’s absence, Leny Yoro looks the most likely to fill in after returning from injury midweek.

As for the rest of the squad, Amorim was pleased to report that most will be available, but Kobbie Mainoo would require a late assessment.

“I think the rest is normal,” the 40-year-old said.

“I think Kobbie is returning to training, so we’ll see and assess for this game already. Of course, he cannot play a full game, he’s a long time without training.

“He [Mason Mount] can start, but we have to manage his minutes still.”

On United in the longer term, Amorim said he cannot afford to pass off recent results as building blocks for the future.

“I understand, but I’m not naive. I don’t want to think we need a lot of years to be competitive. I can’t think like that, I cannot manage that, it’s not in me. That’s why I’m putting pressure on myself.

“I know we won’t be the biggest challengers in the next year or two years. We are changing a lot of things inside the club and we know it will take a lot of time, but I will not say I need a lot of years.

“Next year is our goal. I’m not saying we’re going to win the title in the next year, I’m not crazy.

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“I’m saying I don’t want this conversation that we need a lot of years and let’s keep it calm – no, we are in a rush. We are suffering a lot for next year to be so much better.

“I don’t want to be the guy that is sitting here saying we need a lot of time. I will not be that coach.

“All the teams, they are already in a place where we need a lot to catch them and they will improve again next season. I want to focus on our strengths and then use our club to try and bring in one or two big players in.

“I cannot manage saying in three years, we still try something. For me, we will start next season. We need to be so much better because this is a massive club and I want to put that pressure on me and everybody here.”