Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal as well. However, a report by Football Transfers has claimed that Manchester United are unlikely to land him this summer. The Swede is valued at €65-70 million, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool are willing to pay the asking price for him.
It is no secret that Liverpool need a quality striker, and the 26-year-old would be a major upgrade on Darwin Nunez. The Swedish striker has been in outstanding form this season, and he has 53 goals to his name in all competitions. He could transform Liverpool in the attack and solve their goalscoring problems.
The Reds have been overly dependent on Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz for goals and creativity. They need more quality on the side if they want to fight for major trophies consistently. Meanwhile, Gyokeres will want to compete at the highest level, and the opportunity to join the Premier League champions will be hard to turn down. It would be an excellent opportunity for him, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can get the deal done.
Liverpool will face competition from Arsenal as well. They need to bring in an upgrade on Gabriel Jesus, and the 26-year-old would be the ideal fit for them. The Gunners have been linked with the player for months, and they have the resources to get the deal done as well. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
The Swedish striker has been in world-class form over the last 12 months, and he has the quality to improve most teams in the world. Whoever ends up signing him will have a tremendous asset on their hands, and it will be interesting to see how things develop.
If Liverpool or Arsenal can sign him for €65-70 million, the deal could look like a bargain in the long run. As for Manchester United, failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League may cost them dearly in the market, starting with the failure to sign Gyokeres.
