Viktor Gyokeres
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The situation between Viktor Gyokeres and Sporting CP seems to have reached a breaking point as the player’s and the club’s separation becomes more generally known.
Gyokeres is reportedly angry with the squad because it seems like they broke the gentleman’s agreement when the striker agreed to a new contract.
In a fit of rage, Gyokeres removed Sporting from his social media bio, intensifying the already-brewing dispute.
At the time of contract negotiations, an agreement was reportedly in place for the striker to depart the team for £50 million plus £8.4 million in add-ons.
However, by demanding £67 million for the striker, the team is allegedly breaching their contract with their best player.
Now, there has been another update on the situation, with the Portuguese giants ready to accept bonuses for the striker.
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According to A Bola, Sporting are willing to accept add-ons as part of their €80M valuation of Viktor Gyokeres – potentially €70M fixed + a further €10M, for example.
After being signed from Coventry in 2023, Gyokeres cost Sporting 20 million euros (plus 4 million for goals). He has a contract that expires in 2028 and a 100 million dollar release clause.
Ever since Ruben Amorim left Sporting to become manager of Manchester United, Gyokeres has been linked to a move to Old Trafford.
Given their success together and Gyokeres’ desire for a fresh challenge, it is thought that a reunion is imminent given United’s dire need for a new striker.
But when he signed his most recent deal, the Sweden international publicly criticised Sporting for their gentleman’s agreement.
As the Gyokeres story continues to develop, United supporters can expect some interesting times ahead.
Will the Red Devils’ goal-scoring problems be resolved at last?
Would they lose out on the Swede the way they lost out on Liam Delap?
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