April 11th 2024.
The Swedish striker who has been in top form lately has caught the attention of English Premier League giants Chelsea and Arsenal. However, Sporting manager Ruben Amorim has dismissed claims from Viktor Gyokeres' agent that the forward's future at the club hinges on his own stay in Lisbon.
Recently, Amorim has been linked to the managerial position at Liverpool, with the possibility of succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. This comes after Xabi Alonso, who was previously rumored to be the frontrunner for the job, announced his commitment to Bayer Leverkusen. However, Amorim has denied any reports of his move to Liverpool and refuted the idea of any meetings with the Merseyside club.
Despite Amorim's denials, the rumors continue to grow and Gyokeres' agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, has hinted that the 25-year-old may consider leaving Sporting if Amorim departs this summer. Cetinkaya stated, "Yes, it will be more difficult for Viktor to stay if Ruben Amorim leaves Sporting because Viktor came precisely because of Ruben."
However, Amorim has downplayed Cetinkaya's comments and assured that Gyokeres' future at the club is not dependent on his own. When asked about the interview, Amorim replied, "All the players are dependent on the coach, because if they don't train well, they won't play. It's a certainty of football. Not just for Viktor, but for all players."
When asked about the Liverpool links, Amorim stated, "I did not meet Liverpool for any interview and there's no agreement, it's not true. I'm the Sporting manager and my focus is on winning here. I haven't met with any club." He also added, "This is the last time I speak about my future. Let's put an end to this story."
Gyokeres, who has been in excellent form this season with 22 goals and 10 assists, has attracted interest from Chelsea and Arsenal. The former Coventry player was even approached by Chelsea in January. Arsenal, who are looking to strengthen their attacking options in the summer, are also believed to be monitoring the Swedish forward.
Regardless of the rumors and speculations, Amorim and Gyokeres remain committed to Sporting and their focus is on the upcoming games. Amorim stated, "We want the players to focus on the game, so let's be clear about my situation. I believe the buzz will end now."
It remains to be seen how Gyokeres' future at Sporting will unfold, but one thing is certain: Amorim's managerial position is not the determining factor. As for the Liverpool links, Amorim has made it clear that he is fully dedicated to Sporting and will not entertain any further questions on the matter.
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