According to a report by French outlet L’Equipe, Viktor Gyokeres is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Sporting CP talisman. They are ready to ramp up their efforts to sign the Swede in the coming months.
Meanwhile, the Swedish international is also the subject of interest from Arsenal. A report by TEAMtalk has claimed that the Gunners have established contact over a possible move for the Sporting CP striker again this week. The newly crowned Primeira Liga champions will demand around £70 million to part ways with him.
Viktor Gyokeres has gone from strength to strength since joining Sporting CP from Coventry City in July 2023. The 26-year-old hit the ground running at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, scoring goals for fun and helping Los Leoes win the Primeira Liga title in his debut season. He has taken his performances up several notches in the ongoing campaign.
The Swedish international has amassed 53 goals and 13 assists in 51 appearances across all competitions thus far in the 2024/25 season. Meanwhile, Gyokeres has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe with his exploits for his club and country. Arsenal and Manchester United are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Arsenal’s interest in Viktor Gyokeres makes sense. The Gunners are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker due to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz’s struggles in front of the goal. So, the Sporting CP striker has emerged as a viable target for Arsenal, with the North London outfit “making a fresh approach” over a possible summer move.
As for Manchester United, the Red Devils have a similar problem, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee not being prolific enough in the final third. So, Gyokeres is an option worth considering, with Manchester United ready to accelerate the move to sign the 26-year-old Swede.
Meanwhile, Sporting CP will demand around £70 million to part ways with Gyokeres in the summer transfer window. With Arsenal and Manchester United intensifying their efforts to sign the Swedish international, he should return to England in the coming weeks.
