DONE DEAL: Manchester United signs an aggressive striker from top European club for a fee of £98million- Player given no.10 jersey
Ruben Amorim has instructed Manchester United chiefs to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres this summer after missing out on Chelsea-bound Liam Delap, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Portuguese tactician is hopeful for an Old Trafford reunion with Gyokeres this offseason and is now believed to be edging closer to having his wish granted.
Man United have made formal contact with Sporting to explore the feasibility of a summer deal and have learned that the striker is likely to be available for £59m.
Amorim is determined to secure an upgrade on Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee during the summer transfer window and wants to bring in a proven goalscorer to solve United’s attacking woes next season.
Amorim Wants Viktor Gyokeres Reunion
After missing out on Chelsea-bound Liam Delap
According to GIVEMESPORT sources, United will need to quickly sanction at least one big-name departure to accelerate their pursuit of Gyokeres, who remains Amorim’s preferred striker target this summer.
The Sweden international, praised as ‘Europe’s most-wanted striker’, is attracting widespread interest following another prolific season in Portugal, and United fear they must act swiftly to beat the competition for his signature.
The Red Devils have yet to offload any of their high earners, with Bruno Fernandes turning down a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal this week, and Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho yet to attract concrete offers.
United are prioritising attacking reinforcements early in the transfer window and are expected to bring in another versatile forward after striking a deal for Wolves star Matheus Cunha.
The club is now in talks to sign Brentford ace Bryan Mbeumo and has submitted an initial offer worth £45m plus £10m in add-ons.
