Manchester United could be bracing for yet another transfer setback at the hands of a Premier League rival.
Head coach Ruben Amorim is eager to strengthen his frontline, with Sporting CP goal machine Viktor Gyokeres high on United’s summer wishlist.
Gyokeres flourished under Amorim at Sporting, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most lethal forwards.
The 27-year-old has been in staggering form this season, racking up an astonishing 42 goals and 11 assists in just 42 appearances across all competitions.
The Athletic have revealed that Arsenal are developing a strong interest in Gyokeres and could make a bold move to sign him in the summer.
This comes after Chelsea delivered a crushing blow to Amorim by securing a £44 million deal for Geovany Quenda, set to join in 2026.
Quenda, a standout performer at right wing-back under Amorim, had been heavily linked with Old Trafford before Chelsea swooped in.
His sudden move to Stamford Bridge came as a shock, and now Arsenal could twist the knife further by prying away another of Amorim’s former stars.
United’s struggles in the final third have been glaring, with a misfiring attack costing them dearly this season.
Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have combined for a dismal six goals in the Premier League, leaving United desperately short of firepower.
With Marcus Rashford and Antony both shipped out on loan, the squad’s attacking options have been further depleted.
If United decide to cash in on both Rashford and Antony permanently, they must prioritise signing at least two high-calibre attacking reinforcements this summer.
The Red Devils are set to operate on a tight transfer budget this summer, meaning they must offload players before making any major signings.
If Hojlund fails to live up to his promising talent by the end of the season, Gyokeres should become United’s top priority in the transfer market.
It is high time for United to shift their focus towards a proven goal-scorer rather than gambling on another forward who has yet to realise his full potential.
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