November 1st 2024.
In what could potentially be a major move, Ruben Amorim is eyeing his former club for their star player. According to Rio Ferdinand, the new Manchester United coach is willing to go all out to bring Viktor Gyokeres to Old Trafford, even if it means raising questions about Rasmus Hojlund's future with the team.
United officially announced the appointment of Amorim on Friday, with the Portuguese coach set to take charge on November 11th. Known as one of the most promising young coaches in Europe, Amorim's main task will be to revitalize the team and improve their goal-scoring abilities, which have been a major concern this season. In fact, only Southampton and Crystal Palace have scored fewer goals than United in the Premier League so far.
However, this has not been an issue for Amorim in Portugal, where his team has scored an impressive 30 goals in just nine games this season. A big part of this success is attributed to the electric form of Gyokeres, who has scored a remarkable 16 goals in 15 appearances. The Swedish international has been a key player for Sporting since joining from Coventry City in 2023, where he scored 43 goals in 50 games in his first season.
With his impressive record, it's no surprise that other clubs, including Arsenal, have shown interest in signing Gyokeres. But according to Ferdinand, Amorim could make it his top priority to bring the striker to United. "Gyokeres has been on fire and Amorim has played a huge role in his development. I wouldn't be surprised if he says, 'I need to get that player from Sporting and it's going to be him'," Ferdinand said on his show "Rio Reacts".
However, this potential move raises questions about the future of Rasmus Hojlund, who joined United from Atalanta in a record-breaking deal worth up to £72 million in 2023. The Danish striker, who is currently the team's only traditional center-forward option, scored 16 goals in his first season with the team and has netted twice since returning from a hamstring injury last month.
Amorim is set to officially take charge of the team during November's international break, and Ferdinand sees his arrival as a major coup for the club. He even believes that if Pep Guardiola were to leave Manchester City, Amorim would be a top candidate for the manager's job. "He was highly sought after by some of the top clubs. If Pep had left, I think Man City would have gone for him. I've heard that from a reliable source," Ferdinand revealed.
Overall, Amorim's appointment has created a lot of buzz and excitement among United fans, and many are eager to see what the talented young coach can bring to the team. Only time will tell if he will indeed make a move for Gyokeres and how it will affect Hojlund's future with the team. But one thing is certain, Amorim's arrival has brought a renewed sense of hope for the struggling Manchester United.
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