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Manchester United might be even closer to missing out on key summer target Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal step up their attack for the striker.
Earlier today it was reported that conversations had begun between Sporting CP and Arsenal about a move for Portuguese side’s star striker.
Rising Stars XI on X has reported that Arsenal have now been granted permission by Sporting CP to begin discussing personal terms with the Swedish striker.
Gyokeres is one of the world’s most in-form strikers right now, with 42 goals and 11 assists in 42 games for Sporting this season, plus nine goals and four assists in six games for Sweden.
As such, Europe’s elite have been monitoring the star aiming to sign him in the summer, with United hoping to use their links with Ruben Amorim to lure Viktor Gyokeres to Old Trafford.
However, Arsenal are also looking to use their links with Gyokeres’ agent Hasan Cetinkaya being long-term friends with Mikel Arteta.
Whilst this is a massive move to suggest a transfer to The Gunners, the report explains that Arsenal are “merely laying extensive groundwork” to shortlist and scope out strong attacking candidates ready for their new sporting director when appointed.
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