Manchester United could offer Joshua Zirkzee in an exchange for Viktor Gyokeres
The Sporting Lisbon hitman, Viktor Gyokeres, is a very sought-after man. The tastes of Arsenal and Barcelona They are said to be pursuing him, while Ruben Amorim also appears to be considering making the Sweden international his first big signing at Old Trafford next year.
TEAMtalk has reported that he red devils They are prepared to offload Joshua Zirkzee and could offer him a trade to sign Gyokeres. The Sporting star has a release clause worth £88m in his contract, although the report adds that the Liga NOS side could let the striker leave for just £62m in the summer of 2025.
Only one goal in 17 appearances and falling behind Rasmus Hojlund down the pecking order has already raised questions over Zirkzee's long-term future at Manchester United and a swap deal could be a win-win situation for all parties involved in a potential deal next year.
United could execute a solid deal
Joshua Zirkzee rating on Transfermarkt It amounts to approximately £33 million and if Sporting Lisbon see similar value in the Dutch international, Manchester United may need to pay just £30 million more in cash to secure the signature of Viktor Gyokeres.
The 26-year-old has a close relationship with Ruben Amorim, which was formed when they worked together in the Portuguese capital, so Man United could even have an advantage over the likes of Arsenal and Barcelona. Its only possible deterrent could be the absence of champions league football, although it remains a very achievable goal for 2025/26.
A possible move by Gyokeres to the Red Devils would also raise questions about Hojlund's future. Despite the Danish international's good work, the likely new signing could be Amorim's preferred option to lead the squad next season.
Alternatively, the United manager could even consider switching from a 3-4-3 to a 3-5-2 as it would allow him to accommodate both of his scoring options in the team.
Amorim's arrival promises to bring some excitement to United in the coming weeks and his tactical prowess could make Man United even more formidable next year if they manage to land Gyokeres from Sporting CP.
