The relocation of Arsenal for Viktor Gyokeres was stuck because of the asking price of Sporting Lisbon and reports from Portugal have claimed that Manchester United could re -enter the race
Allegedly Viktor Gyokeres reconsider a move to Manchester United after the conversations of Arsenal with Sporting Lisbon reached an impasse. Gyokees had made it clear that he wants to become a member of the Gunners, but the requirements of Sporting have complicated things.
They want a reimbursement of about £ 68 million for the striker, who scored 97 goals in 102 games in all competitions since he came to Sporting from Coventry in 2023, but Arsenal still has to meet their requirements.
As a result, a new report from the Portuguese Outlet Correio da Manha claims that Gyokees 'reconsider' his future and now gives 'Manchester United a second look'. The 27-year-old has a strong relationship with United boss Ruben Amorim, who was the manager's man when Gyokees joined Sporting.
In a recent interview with France Football, Gyokees greeted the impact that Amorim has had on his career. “I came here, it's great since the first day, I have developed a lot with the team here,” he said.
“We have many great memories together as a team, who win two championships in a row, for the first time in 71 years I think it is a great achievement.
“Of course Amorim played a big part of this because he was the one who really wanted me here and his football style that we played among him, I fit very well, I think. I can't thank him enough. The playing style we had among him was perfect for me.
“It was a shock [when Amorim joined United last year]I had never seen a coach leave in the middle of the season when everything went so well. No hard feelings. Yes, it was surprising, but I fully understand his decision. “
In the meantime, Arsenal has already signed Kepa Arrizabalaga Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard this summer and are also closing a deal for Chelsea wing player Noni Madueke.
When asked about Madueke's future at the World Cup Club, Bluesbaas Enzo Maresca told reporters: “My message to the players and the club is that I only want players who would like to be with us.
“Those who are not happy, they are free to go. It's not for Noni, it's for all the players we have. But again, Noni has been very good during the season and very good tonight.”