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Sporting Lisbon talisman Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly unlikely to reunite with former boss Ruben Amorim at Manchester United in the summertime.
United are largely anticipated to signal a brand new striker, with Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund struggling to constantly provide you with the products.
Gyokeres has been closely linked to United and these rumours have solely intensified since Amorim was appointed as Erik ten Hag’s alternative in November 2024.
In 35 appearances throughout all competitions thus far this season, Gyokeres has plundered a mind-boggling 34 objectives and offered an extra seven assists. A previous report lined by The Peoples Particular person relayed that United are eager on signing Gyokeres for Amorim in the course of the summer time switch window.
Nevertheless, in keeping with The Athletic, there’s a good likelihood this is not going to occur. The newspaper reveals, “It’s thought of unlikely that Gyokeres follows Amorim to Previous Trafford. The Swedish worldwide needs to hitch a Champions League crew and whereas that’s potential for United by way of successful the Europa League, different extra interesting propositions are anticipated to enter the bidding.”
“Conversely, United can be reluctant to commit that kind of cash to a participant who will flip 27 in June. The membership’s technique is to put money into youthful signings.”
Laurie Whitwell notes that United produce other striker choices on their record together with Benjamin Sesko, Liam Delap and Bryan Mbeumo.
Different names that would come into consideration are Jamie Vardy, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Victor Boniface, Dusan Vlahovic, Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen.
United have a long-standing curiosity in Sesko and have made a number of unsuccessful makes an attempt to lure him to Previous Trafford. The Crimson Devils could attempt once more in the summertime however they’re more likely to face stiff competitors from Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, who’re additionally eyeing him.
Delap is a extra believable goal and if Ipswich City get relegated, his worth could come down, which might work in United’s finest pursuits. Delap has notched 9 objectives and two assists in 23 Premier League matches. One thing else that makes him interesting is his aggressive operating and tempo. Chelsea are one other social gathering within the 22-year-old.
Mbeumo has been one of many standout forwards within the high flight this season, scoring 14 objectives in 24 matches. United have already scouted him. His contract with Brentford expires in 2026 though the Bees have an possibility of extending his keep by an extra 12 months. Thomas Frank’s aspect would subsequently have a level of management in negotiations and are ready to demand a club-record sale to sanction his departure.
Vardy and Calvert-Lewin are tempting choices as a result of they’re set to be free brokers in the summertime. For a membership like United who’re dangerously near breaching PSR, that is a beautiful proposition. Nevertheless, recruiting Vardy (38) and Calvert-Lewin (27) can be seen as going towards INEOS’ youth-centric switch method.
In the meantime, there have been recommendations that United may return in for Kane, who has a launch clause in his present phrases with Bayern Munich. Nevertheless, Whitwell explains that the England captain is blissful in Bavaria and is concentrated on successful trophies there.
Boniface, Vlahovic and Osimhen may all be accessible for switch however their anticipated charges and wage calls for may scupper the possibilities of any of them shifting to United.
On the potential for Chido Obi being promoted to the primary crew, Whitwell factors out, “He has educated with the primary crew on a few events below Amorim, normally throughout restoration days, however he’s 17 and thought to be having areas of his recreation to enhance earlier than becoming a member of the senior squad extra frequently.”
United are again in motion on Sunday once they go away to Tottenham Hotspur.
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