November 24th 2024.
The football world is buzzing with the news of Ruben Amorim taking over as the new manager of Manchester United. The team is confident in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, a talented goalscoring machine, who has caught the attention of Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City. The 26-year-old Swedish international has been in top form, scoring an impressive 24 goals in just 19 games this season and a total of 67 in 69 games since joining Sporting Lisbon in 2023.
Gyokeres had previously been playing for Championship side Coventry City, but it was his move to Portugal for a hefty fee of €20 million that elevated his game and reputation. His incredible performance this season, which includes three hat-tricks, has attracted the interest of several clubs. Manchester United, in particular, have been heavily linked with the striker due to their struggles in front of goal and the fact that their new manager, Amorim, is a former Sporting and Gyokeres player.
However, they are not the only ones vying for Gyokeres' signature. Premier League title contenders Arsenal and Manchester City are also keen on bringing him to the English league, especially since he can be signed for a relatively small fee of £65 million. This intense competition for Gyokeres could lead to a fierce transfer battle in the upcoming January window. But according to The Sun, Manchester United is confident in their chances of winning the race, thanks to the influence of Amorim.
On the other hand, Manchester City has a reason to be hopeful themselves, as their future sporting director, Hugo Viana, is set to join them from Sporting Lisbon next summer. Despite the speculations, Amorim, who took charge of Manchester United on November 11, refused to comment on the possibility of signing Gyokeres at his first press conference as the manager. He simply stated that the striker is currently a Sporting player and he hopes for his continued success with the team.
Gyokeres is not only making headlines in the football world, but he also has the backing of his mentor, former Sweden midfielder Anders Limpar. Limpar, who has been a mentor to Gyokeres since his days at Brommapojkarna, believes that he would be a fantastic addition to Arsenal. However, not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for Gyokeres' potential move to the Premier League. Ex-Manchester United striker Louis Saha, for one, is not convinced that Gyokeres is the right fit for his former club. He believes that the team should aim higher and go after proven players like Harry Kane to truly make a difference.
In the end, it remains to be seen where Gyokeres will end up, as the competition for his signature continues to intensify. But one thing is for sure, the talented striker has a bright future ahead of him and is destined to make a big impact in the world of football.
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