Man Utd in battle with Liverpool to sign Viktor Gyokeres
manchester united They are supposedly in a battle with Liverpool on a deal to sign Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres this summer, according to the transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.
It has been widely suggested that the Red Devils have been exploring the market to sign a new striker to support Rasmus Hojlund as Anthony Martial will leave the club as a free agent this summer.
Numerous names have been mentioned as serious targets, including Ivan Toney, Victor Osimhen and Joshua Zirkzee, but Gyokeres is now emerging as a key option.
writing in HITC, Exterior wall have reported that Man Utd have identified the Swedish international as a leading option to strengthen their front line and have already held initial talks over a deal to secure his signature.
The journalist further claims that Gyokeres is likely to leave Sporting and is open to joining Man Utd so that the Red Devils can lure him to Old Trafford this summer. However, Exterior wall claims that Sporting manager Rubén Amorim, who has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp's potential successor, is willing to bring Gyokeres with him if he moves to Anfield this summer.
Battle
Furthermore, the journalist says that Arsenal and Chelsea They are also closely monitoring the 25-year-old's performances this season. Therefore, it will not be easy for Man Utd to get his signature in the off-season.
Exterior wall He also reports that Harry Kane and Osimhen are also on United's wish list, so they could look to sign one of them should they ultimately fail to buy Gyokeres this summer.
It has been suggested that Gyokeres has an £86m buyout clause on his current contract, so Man Utd or Liverpool will have to pay a huge fee to acquire his service.
The 25-year-old has burst onto the scene after enjoying a stellar campaign this season, helping his team to the title. He is fast, strong, good in the air, can dribble past opposing defenders in tight areas, has the efficiency to take advantage of opportunities and can also create opportunities for his attacking teammates.
Gyokeres is a talented player and could be a shrewd signing for Man Utd or Liverpool if either club buys him. However, it will be interesting to see if the record first division The champions or the Merseyside club will eventually manage to secure his service if he leaves Sporting this summer.
