Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Sporting CP playmaker Pedro Goncalves shares an update on the future of teammate Viktor Gyokeres
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12:30, 21 May 2025
Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres is expected to leave the club this summer
Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres is expected to leave the club this summer
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Pedro Goncalves, teammate of Viktor Gyokeres, revealed that he and the entire Sporting Clube de Portugal squad have urged the striker to stay, amid interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.
The 26-year-old striker has been on United's radar since November, when Ruben Amorim was appointed as the new manager, replacing Erik ten Hag. It has been another disappointing season for United, largely due to their struggles in front of goal, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failing to provide consistent attacking threats.
Gyokeres, meanwhile, has bagged 96 goals in 101 appearances for Sporting to date. It's no surprise that several top European clubs are fighting for his signature this summer.
But as it stands, the Sweden international has yet to announce his next move, with a departure from Lisbon likely during the transfer window. During Sporting's title celebrations on Saturday, Goncalves dropped a huge hint about Gyokeres' future.
Since then, he has once again been asked about the prolific goalscorer ahead of the Portugal Cup final on May 25.
Quizzed about whether he had asked him to stay, Goncalves revealed to Portuguese channel Canal 11 what the forward has said about his future. He said: "I did and and so did the whole squad. He says he’s not a fortune teller.
"We still have the Portuguese Cup against Benfica to play. I have a very good relationship with him, but I don’t talk about it with him."
Goncalves has chosen to stay out of off-pitch matters concerning Gyokeres, admitting: "What I know is because of Fabrizio Romano… I’m sticking with him. I don’t know if he’s going to leave."
Reports this week have claimed that United will 'accelerate' their pursuit of Gyokeres. However, the Reds are not alone in the race with Arsenal reportedly in pole position.
However, Gyokeres could still reunite with Amorim if they win the Europa League on Wednesday. A victory in Bilbao would secure their place in the Champions League and provide the financial backing for their summer transfer plans.
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