Home Football Man United want Viktor Gyokeres! Initial talks have begun with Sporting CP as Ruben Amorim seeks a summer reunion with the Swedish star, as Manchester City also push up efforts to sign the 26-year-old

Man United want Viktor Gyokeres! Initial talks have begun with Sporting CP as Ruben Amorim seeks a summer reunion with the Swedish star, as Manchester City also push up efforts to sign the 26-year-old

Football — 01/03/2025

Manchester United have begun talks with Sporting CP about signing Viktor Gyokeres next summer, according to a fresh report.

What happened? According to Florian Plettenberg, United has begun talks with Sporting about signing Gyokeres. The 26-year-old has been in amazing form for the Portuguese club this season, hitting 24 goals in 21 appearances as he rose to a new level under now-United manager Ruben Amorim.

 

THE BIGGER PICTUREAccording to the source, United would need to raise finances if they want to sign Gyokeres, and they will face competition from Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola’s side lost 4-1 to Sporting in the Champions League earlier this season, with Gyokeres scoring three goals.

Victor Gyokeres Sporting

Did you know? The Swedish international has previously played in England, representing Coventry City 116 times and scoring 43 goals. He also made eight appearances for Brighton, scoring once.

Viktor Gyokeres Sporting 2024-25

Viktor Gyokeres Sporting 2024–25WHAT IS NEXT? Gyokeres will want to continue scoring goals as City and United hover. It remains to be seen whether Amorim’s side can gain his signature.