Manchester United’s quest for a new striker continues to dominate headlines, with the club’s attacking department still in need of a clinical finisher capable of delivering consistent goals at the highest level.
Ruben Amorim’s side are preparing for a full pre-season schedule with the hope that new signings like Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon will fire them into at least the top half of the table, but another marquee striker is still expected.
Names like Dusan Vlahovic remain on the club’s radar, but the wages make deals complex.
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One name that continues to circle Old Trafford is Viktor Gyokeres — and recent developments could tilt things in United’s favour.
Arsenal’s aggressive pursuit of the Swedish forward has reportedly collapsed.
According to A BOLA, the Gunners are now pulling out of the race after a frustrating stalemate in negotiations with Sporting CP.
The Portuguese club has been firm in its valuation of €90 million — €70m fixed plus €10m in bonuses — and has refused to accept Arsenal’s proposed structure of €65m plus €15m in variables.
Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta spent the past weekend in Lisbon attempting to finalise a deal but left empty-handed.
Despite previously being open to increasing their offer, sources now claim the North London club is ready to abandon talks altogether after three days without further progress.
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Sporting, who remain adamant about their price, have reportedly upset Arsenal’s representatives to the point of no return, while the striker himself continues to protest behind the scenes.
Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly refused to report to pre-season training at Alcochete, determined to force an exit.
The 27-year-old was so keen on joining Arsenal that he was even willing to accept a reduced salary of €6.3 million per year — sacrificing €2m annually to seal his dream move.
While Arsenal’s withdrawal might be seen as a blow for the player, it could open a major door for Manchester United, who have long monitored Gyokeres but remained behind the scenes.
With the Gunners now out of the race, Jason Wilcox and United’s board may well see this as their moment to pounce.
The Swedish international remains one of Europe’s most prolific forwards and would be a game-changing signing for a club still searching for their next number nine.
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