Man United target Viktor Gyokeres rejects move to Old Trafford

Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly turned down a transfer to Manchester United, dealing a blow to the Pink Devils’ hopes of reuniting the Swedish ahead with supervisor Ruben Amorim.

In keeping with Portuguese outlet Document, the 27-year-old has no intention of becoming a member of United and is as an alternative favouring a possible switch to Arsenal because the summer season window heats up.

Gyokeres has loved success in Portugal, each individually and collectively, rapidly changing into one in every of Europe’s most sought-after strikers due to his prolific scoring report.

United had emerged as sturdy contenders for his signature, significantly with Amorim on the helm and believed to be desirous to carry his former star to Previous Trafford.

Nonetheless, Gyokeres has reportedly made it clear he’s not fascinated with making the change to Manchester.

Arsenal might beat Man United in Gyokeres chase

Arsenal, however, are actually seen because the frontrunners to land the Swedish worldwide. The Gunners are available in the market for a top-level striker.

Mikel Arteta’s facet are mentioned to have already made a gap bid of £55 million, which Sporting swiftly rejected.

The state of affairs has reportedly left Gyokeres pissed off. The participant is believed to have had a gentleman’s settlement in place with Sporting, permitting him to go away this summer season for that price. His disappointment stems from the membership’s obvious backtracking on these phrases.

Regardless of the setback, Arsenal are getting ready a second supply in an try to succeed in a take care of the Sweden worldwide attacker, who scored 54 objectives for Sporting in all competitions final season.

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Ruben Amorim has different striker targets in thoughts

Sporting are ready to demand the complete worth of Gyokeres’ buyout clause, a hefty £85 million.

With tensions rising between participant and membership, and curiosity rising from different European sides, the attacker is edging nearer to go away the Portuguese membership but it surely stays to be seen what his switch price will likely be.

United might must shift their focus in direction of signing Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus who has been concerned in talks with the Premier League facet.

Sources: Man United monitoring 12-goal Premier League star who is prepared for a giant transfer