Manchester United and Arsenal are said to both be interested in Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, who continues to be linked with a move away this summer
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21:01, 12 Jun 2025
Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting looks on during the Portuguese Cup final
Viktor Gyokeres has sent an update on social media amid transfer links with Manchester United and Arsenal this summer
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Manchester United-linked Viktor Gyokeres has broken his silence on social media as speculation surrounding his future at Sporting intensifies.
Reports from Sky Sports on Tuesday claimed that United have made an approach for Gyokeres in their efforts to sign a new striker this summer. The Sweden international knows Reds boss Ruben Amorim well from their time in Portugal together, and many at Old Trafford will be hoping this could help them convince him to join United.
Gyokeres has emerged as one of Europe's finest No. 9s in recent seasons with a staggering 97 goals in 102 matches since his move from Coventry City to Liga Portugal in July 2023. The forward scored 39 of those goals in the league this season, to help Sporting win the league and cup double.
The 27-year-old reportedly has a gentleman's agreement to leave Sporting this summer for offers above £58 million (€70m) despite a release clause of around £84m (€100m).
However, club president Frederico Varandas revealed on Wednesday that no promises were made to Gyokeres about letting him leave for a cheaper deal this summer.
And Gyokeres has since issued an update on social media. "There is a lot of talk at the moment, most of it is false," he said on Instagram stories. "I will speak when the time is right."
A post by Viktor Gyokeres on Instagram on June 12, 2025
A post by Viktor Gyokeres on Instagram on June 12, 2025
The Manchester Evening Newsunderstands that United had set their sights on Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap as their main target before he joined Chelsea.
It is unclear whether missing out on Delap will lead United to turn towards Gyokeres instead, amid reports in Portugal on Thursday that Arsenal have submitted a bid for the Swedish star.
Portuguese publication Maisfutebol claim that the Gunners are willing to pay a fixed amount below €60m (around £51m) plus bonuses. It is claimed that despite the initial impasse, negotiations between both clubs are expected to continue in the coming days.
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