January 2nd 2025.
Manchester United is currently facing a rough patch under their new manager, Ruben Amorim. According to reports, Amorim has expressed his urgency to sign Viktor Gyokeres in the upcoming January transfer window, stating that he cannot wait until summer to make the move. The team's performance has been abysmal since Amorim took over, with only seven points gained in the first eight league games.
Their recent 2-0 loss to Newcastle United has pushed Manchester United to a new low, with the team suffering three consecutive home defeats for the first time in 45 years. This also marks the first time since 1962 that they have lost five league games in a single calendar month. Amorim has been vocal about needing time to turn things around, but even he must be surprised by the magnitude of the task at hand.
Prior to Amorim's arrival, Manchester United was heavily linked with Gyokeres, who had been making waves as a goal-scoring sensation at Sporting Lisbon. The 26-year-old Swedish international had an impressive record of 70 goals in 77 games under Amorim's guidance. He was initially brought in from Coventry City and continued to thrive at Sporting, scoring 43 goals in his first season.
Despite Amorim initially stating that he would not be signing any of his former players from Sporting during the winter transfer window, the team's current form has forced him to reconsider. It is reported that Amorim has instructed the club's management to bring Gyokeres to Old Trafford this month. However, Sporting Lisbon is expected to hold out for their release clause of £80m if they decide to sell.
While Arsenal has also shown interest in signing Gyokeres, Manchester United seems to be leading the race due to Amorim's influence. The team's current forwards have been struggling to find the back of the net, with their recent losses to Wolves, Bournemouth, and Newcastle. Rasmus Hojlund, who was signed for a hefty fee, has only scored two goals in 14 league games this season. Summer signing Joshua Zirkzee has four goals in 26 games, leading to speculations of his potential departure during the transfer window. Even Marcus Rashford has expressed his readiness for a new challenge.
Manchester United's upcoming fixtures do not offer much respite, with a match against league leaders Liverpool at Anfield followed by a game against Arsenal in the FA Cup. It remains to be seen if Amorim's request for Gyokeres will be fulfilled and if it will have a positive impact on the team's performance.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
