Viktor Gyokeres' family has spoken about the future of the striker after he had closed a triumphant campaign in Sporting Lisbon, with Arsenal and Manchester United who pursues his signature
Arsenal and Manchester United fans buzzing at the prospect that Viktor Gyokeres are joining their ranks this summer. And certain members of his inner circle have already given some considerable instructions about his transfer lock.
The former Coventry Star flourished since he joined Sporting Lisbon almost two years ago, after he signed for the club under the current United boss Ruben Amorim. Gyokeres has propelled the Lions to back-to-back Primeira Liga triumphs and at the top of the score cards in both campaigns at the top, an impressive 54 goals in all competitions.
The dramatic comeback of Sporting to achieve a 3-1 victory over Benfica and to lift the Taca de Portugal, saw the Swede bag a crucial 101st-minute penalty that forced extra time. Partner Ines Aguiar was in the game and was flooded by enthusiastic fans, all desperately looking for a scoop about the future of her Beau.
In the midst of the razoria, the actress Aguiaar, born in Lisbon, reportedly insured the screaming crowd and media that he would stay, according to a Bola, as she “promised” to convince him to bind to a third season with sport.
The influence of a significant other cannot be underestimated when it comes to transfers, but the Emirates have a considerable lead over Old Trafford in terms of the current allure. Arsenal will return to the statement of the Champions League in the next term, while the fall from United to Tottenham in the European League final means that they do not play European football.
Allegedly the Gunners arrived this week's discussions with the agent of Gyokeres after Correio da Manha said that representatives had been put to Lisbon. Mikel Arteta caught criticism because he no longer adds to his ranks last summer, but this time seems to be on the front foot to correct that error.
In the meantime, the uncle of Gyoke, Chris, has shared the details about the future of his cousin during a chat with the media prior to the Taca de Portugal final. He unveiled the Gyokees family the night before before dinner, where the future of the star of the star was a hot topic.
And Uncle Chris was not shy to share his views from that discussion, although perhaps with a pinch of personal bias. Since Gyokeres settled in Estadio Jose Alvalade in 2023, his relatives have started to keep Lisbon and Chris went so far that the family agreed that their golden child would continue to call his house.
“Yes, very bad,” he told Sport.tv, when he was asked if he and the family felt a connection with Lisbon. “Yesterday during dinner we decided that he should stay.”
The desires of the Gyokeres family will not enter into Arsenal of United as much as the intentions of the player, given that he will make the final decision. The Red Devils have at least one lead, given Amorim's shared history with the player, but United are no longer the same attraction they were ever.
And in fact, the team may have already accepted the defeat in the race, in the midst of Word United, it seems close to packing wolves for Matheus Cunha for £ 62.5 million. Premier League rivals Chelsea are also seen as a movement for Gyokees and can offer the Champions League football that he wishes.
Exercising does not seem to be in a hurry to sell their valued assets, which is assumed to be £ 60 million on the market. During a recent press event founded by Radio Renascenca's Bola Branca, Vice-President Francisco Salgado Zenha gave some clarity about this.
“Gyokees? He has three years on his contract,” he said. “At the moment there are no offers. He has three years on his contract. I think the answer was given.”