Manchester United now want to sign a "crazy" Viktor Gyokeres alternative who scored 31 goals in the 2024-25 campaign, a report has revealed.
Gyokeres edging closer to Emirates move
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has now expressed a desire to wrap up a move for Gyokeres as soon as possible, having travelled to Portugal to discuss the terms of the deal.
The Swedish striker joining the Gunners could be viewed as a major blow for United, given that he scored a remarkable 54 goals in all competitions last season, and Ruben Amorim was known to be desperate to reunite with his former player.
United's striker options are woefully thin, with Joshua Zirkzee and Matheus Cunha not out and out number nines, Chido Obi very inexperienced and Rasmus Hojlund still struggling to find his feet.
Thankfully, there are a number of alternative options on the shortlist, with the Red Devils believed to be in pole position for Napoli's Victor Osimhen, who was prolific in front of goal on loan at Galatasaray last season.
According to a report from Spain, Man United may also be willing to take a punt on more of an unknown quantity, with it being revealed they now want to sign Almeria striker Luis Suarez, off the back of an impressive campaign in the Spanish second tier.
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The Red Devils' pursuit of a centre-forward is expected to move quickly.
United have joined several Premier League and Serie A clubs in the race for Suarez, with Almeria likely to find it difficult to keep hold of their star player beyond the summer, given that they failed to achieve their goal of promotion to La Liga.
A deal would not break the bank for the Red Devils, however, with the Spanish club believed to be holding out for a fee of at least €25m (£22m), amid the widespread interest in his signature.
Signing "crazy" Suarez could be gamble for Man Utd
The Almeria star undoubtedly had a very impressive 2024-25 campaign, netting a total of 31 goals in all competitions, but there are doubts over whether he is at the level to lead the line for Amorim's side.
Competition Appearances Goals Assists
La Liga 41 27 8
Copa del Rey 2 4 0
Notably, the Colombian hasn't exactly set the world alight in his previous La Liga campaigns, netting just four goals for Almeria in the 2021-22 season.
At 27-years-old, the centre-forward could now be entering his prime, but having never proven himself at the top level, it would be a real gamble for Man United to make a move this summer.
Almeria's Luis Suarez
That said, Suarez has been lauded for his "crazy" quality by scout Jacek Kulig, and at £22m he would be an affordable signing for Man United, so it could be worth bringing the Almeria in alongside a more proven striker.