Manchester United transfer news as an encouraging update on Viktor Gyokeres emerges in Ruben Amorim's hopes of a reunion
Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim and Viktor Gyokeres after the final whistle of the UEFA Champions League, league stage match at the Estadio Jose Alvalade
Ruben Amorim wants to bring Viktor Gyokeres to Manchester United
Manchester United will 'accelerate' their pursuit of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres once Wednesday night's Europa League final with Tottenham has passed.
Gyokeres is one of the many strikers linked with a move to Old Trafford ahead of the summer transfer window. The Sweden international has scored a sensational 96 goals in 101 appearances in Portugal after being signed by Ruben Amorim.
United aren't alone in the race for Gyokeres with Arsenal reportedly in pole position. It's been claimed that new sporting director Andrea Berta had made the former Coventry City star his number one target ahead of the summer to bolster Mikel Arteta's attack.
However, United continue to be tipped to reunite Gyokeres with Amorim should they win the Europa League on Wednesday. Victory in Bilbao will secure their spot in the Champions League and fund their transfer plans in the summer.
United are intending to make Wolves star Matheus Cunha their first signing of the summer with the club expected to trigger his £62.5million release clause. Another new attacker is expected to be signed before the start of the next campaign.
Now, according to L'Equipe in France, United will push ahead with their move for Gyokeres once Wednesday night's all-English European final is played. The report adds that their pursuit remains "very active" and they will "accelerate" their attempts to bring the striker to Manchester.
It's claimed that Arsenal are taking their time in sending their first formal offer and Paris Saint-Germain have removed themselves from the race. The French outlet state that United are "the first major European club to have made a concrete move".
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