“I have agreed to join Manchester United since Ruben Amorim has promised to sell that guy, he was the reason I refused to join in January”: Man United’s top transfer target Viktor Gyokeres has revealed why he snubbed Man United’s transfer in January.

The recent report claiming that Viktor Gyökeres declined a January transfer to Manchester United due to issues with a Sporting CP teammate lacks substantiation from credible sources. Gyökeres himself addressed transfer speculations in November 2024, stating, “These are rumours, nothing concrete. Of course I want to finish the season at Sporting, I enjoy my time there.” citeturn0search1

Furthermore, upon his appointment as Manchester United’s manager, Rúben Amorim assured Sporting CP that he would not pursue their players during the January transfer window. citeturn0search0

While Manchester United has shown interest in strengthening their attacking options, including considering Gyökeres, there is no verified information supporting claims of internal conflicts influencing transfer decisions. It’s advisable to approach such reports with caution and rely on official statements or reputable sources for accurate information.