Viktor Gyokeres has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer - as Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City continue to be mentioned.
Viktor Gyokeres in action for Sporting CP.
Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City are among the clubs being linked with Viktor Gyokeres.
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Manchester United have reportedly been told Viktor Gyokeres' preferences amid transfer links with the Reds.
Reports from our colleagues at The Mirror claimed on Thursday that Gyokeres has made a U-turn on United after previous claims that he preferred a move to Arsenal. The Sweden international knows Reds boss Ruben Amorim well from their time in Portugal together, while many at Old Trafford will be hoping this could help them convince him to join the M16 club.
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 a memorable league and cup double.
And Portuguese outlet A Bola say that United's rivals Liverpool are one of Gyokeres' preferences. Manchester City are also said to interest him.
The 27-year-old reportedly has a gentleman's agreement to leave Sporting this summer for offers above £58million (€70m) despite a release clause of around £84m (€100m).
However, club president Frederico Varandas recently claimed that "no promises" were made to Gyokeres about letting him leave for a cheaper deal this summer.
As such, there is said to have been a major falling out among the two parties and claims that the Swede will not return for pre-season. But Gyokeres is not getting the interest he perhaps felt he would this summer.
He turned down the prospect of moving to Saudi Arabia in May. Al-Hilal made a £55million offer, which Sporting rejected, but Gyokeres made clear he had no intention of moving to the Gulf state - and he wants to continue to compete in Europe.
As such, Gyokeres is reportedly increasingly aware that his best bet this summer may be to reunite with Amorim in Manchester this summer.
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