November 1st 2024.
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Manchester United's potential interest in Sporting's star player, Viktor Gyokeres. However, the 26-year-old has made it clear that he is currently focused on enjoying his time at Sporting and is not considering a move to Old Trafford.
Gyokeres' impressive performance in Sporting's 5-1 win over Estrela only added fuel to the fire, with many United fans calling for him to join his manager, Ruben Amorim, at the club. Even United legend Rio Ferdinand has expressed his admiration for Gyokeres, urging the club to break the bank for his signature.
But when asked about the possibility of joining Amorim at United, Gyokeres remained coy, saying, "Going with Amorim to Manchester United? I don't know. I'm here at Sporting and I am enjoying my time here. It's not something I really think about."
Reports have suggested that Gyokeres could be available for a fee of around £50-58 million in the upcoming January transfer window. However, Amorim's recent revelation sheds some light on the situation.
After Sporting's win over Estrela, Amorim revealed that United had rejected his request to wait until the end of the season to take charge at Old Trafford. He stated that he had spent three days trying to negotiate with the club, but they were adamant that it was now or never.
Amorim also addressed the speculations about his move being motivated by money, stating that he had turned down other clubs who were offering him three times the salary. He made it clear that Manchester United was the only club he wanted to join after his time at Sporting.
Additionally, Amorim confirmed that he will be taking his coaching staff with him to Old Trafford, as it was one of the conditions of his move. He also mentioned that he had informed the Sporting president at the beginning of the season that it would be his last at the club, regardless of how well it went.
Despite the disappointment of leaving Sporting mid-season, Amorim is excited about the opportunity to manage Manchester United and is grateful for the support he has received from the club's fans. As he prepares to embark on this new chapter in his career, he remains focused on finishing the season strong with Sporting.
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