June 15th 2025.
Viktor Gyokeres, the talented striker from Sporting Lisbon, has recently been offered a contract worth £11m-a-year. This has been a result of the talks held between Gyokeres and two of the biggest clubs in the Premier League, Arsenal and Manchester United. The 27-year-old has been having a sensational season at Sporting Lisbon, which has caught the attention of these two giants. Gyokeres joined Sporting Lisbon in 2023 from Coventry City and has since then scored an impressive 43 goals in his first season under manager Ruben Amorim. However, he took his game to another level in the last season, scoring a staggering 54 goals in 52 appearances and helping Sporting Lisbon win the Portuguese league title.
Both Arsenal and Manchester United were said to be in a direct battle to secure Gyokeres' signature. He has a release clause of £84m, but it is believed that he is available for a lower price of around £70m. Additionally, fans can now receive personalized updates on Manchester United every day by signing up for Metro's Football Newsletter. This will ensure that you wake up to the latest news about your favorite club every morning in your inbox.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is eager to sign a new striker after going yet another season without a trophy. He would be more than happy to welcome either Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko to the Emirates Stadium. On the other hand, Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, was hoping for a reunion with his former player at Sporting Lisbon. However, with Manchester United finishing 15th in the Premier League and failing to qualify for the Champions League, it seemed like a difficult task. But according to the Portuguese outlet Report, Gyokeres has decided against joining Manchester United this summer and is instead pushing for a move to Arsenal.
This news has put Arsenal in the lead to secure the transfer, but things have been complicated by reports that the Gunners are growing "fed up" with the ongoing negotiations with both the player and his current club. It is now being reported that Juventus is planning to take advantage of this situation and hijack the transfer by bringing Gyokeres to Turin. They have even indicated their willingness to offer a contract worth £11m-a-year after talks with Gyokeres' representatives. However, this move would depend on Juventus offloading their current striker Dusan Vlahovic, who is being linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, reports in Italy suggest that Juventus is preparing an official offer for Gyokeres, which could be worth more than £60m. They are expected to make the offer in the next few days. However, Arsenal and Manchester United could still face competition from Saudi Arabia, who are also looking to add a star name to their league. Gyokeres had previously rejected an approach from Al Hilal, but he may change his mind if the moves to Arsenal, Manchester United, or Juventus fail to materialize.
It is clear that Gyokeres is not keen on spending another season at Sporting Lisbon and is even believed to be "furious" with the club's handling of his potential sale. Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has also weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Gyokeres should be causing a "nightmare" for Sporting Lisbon's president to push for a move this summer. Ferdinand had done a similar thing when he was at Leeds United and heard about Manchester United's interest in him. He convinced the club's president to let him go and complete the move to Manchester United.
Ferdinand has been impressed by Gyokeres' goal-scoring record at Sporting Lisbon, but he still has doubts about whether he would be the right fit for Manchester United. He believes that experience should be a priority for the club at the moment. However, there is no denying Gyokeres' talent and his ability to find the back of the net. He has been a prolific scorer in Portugal for the past couple of years, and that is something that cannot be ignored. The decision now lies in the hands of the clubs involved, and we can only wait to see where Gyokeres will end up.
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