Viktor Gyokeres has stepped up his efforts to force a stunning move away from Sporting CP by taking drastic action amid intense transfer speculation
Gyökeres Transfer Saga Heats Up as Arsenal Close In, but Man United Lurk
Viktor Gyökeres continues to be at the center of intense transfer speculation, with top European clubs—namely Arsenal, Manchester United, and Juventus—all showing strong interest in the prolific striker.
Both Arsenal and Man United are determined to land a new No.9 ahead of the upcoming season, while Juventus are also looking to bolster their attacking options.
At the moment, Arsenal seem to have the upper hand in the race for Gyökeres. Reports suggest they are nearing a deal, with the 27-year-old forward making a move to the Emirates his top priority. The Gunners are believed to have a lucrative five-year contract ready to secure his signature.
However, Manchester United are not out of the picture. The Red Devils remain in contention and could yet swoop in to hijack the deal—a potential late twist that would certainly shake things up.
Gyökeres Pushes for Premier League Return Amid Transfer Fallout with Sporting
Rúben Amorim is reportedly keen to reunite with Viktor Gyökeres at Manchester United, hoping to bring the striker to Old Trafford after their successful stint together at Sporting.
One thing is clear: Gyökeres is determined to leave Sporting this summer and return to the Premier League, where he previously spent time at Brighton. His desire to move is so strong that he reportedly has no plans to return for pre-season training with the Portuguese side.
According to David Ornstein, the Swedish forward feels “betrayed,” believing that Sporting president Frederico Varandas has gone back on a prior agreement to let him leave for €60 million plus €10 million in add-ons. Arsenal have already exceeded that amount in their offer, but despite that, a formal agreement on the transfer fee is still yet to be reached.
Gyökeres Refuses to Return as Transfer Tensions with Sporting Escalate
Sporting had granted Viktor Gyökeres an extended break while discussions over his future continued. However, the Swedish striker was notably absent on Friday’s revised return date, and according to reports, he has informed club president Frederico Varandas that he has no intention of playing for the club again.
Gyökeres has risen to prominence as one of Europe’s top strikers, thanks to his sensational scoring record in Portugal. After arriving from Coventry City, he netted 43 goals in 50 appearances during his debut season at Sporting. He followed that up with an even more staggering 54 goals in 52 games last campaign, solidifying his status as one of the most lethal forwards on the continent.
