The Red Devils want to strengthen their attacking half this summer
The summer is beginning to take shape for Manchester United, who continue to explore options after losing Liam Delap. The 22-year-old English striker, instead of coming to Old Trafford, has decided to accept Chelsea’s offer. That has forced Ruben Amorim’s side to look at other names to strengthen their attacking front.
It is no secret that they are in desperate need of goals. Last season made it clear that the team lacks a reliable reference in the penalty area. That’s why the sporting heads have set their eyes on one of the most prolific strikers of the moment: Viktor Gyökeres.
Manchester United have now turned thei attention to 26-year-old striker with 53 G/A
According to Give Me Sport, Manchester United are dreaming of signing the Swedish striker who plays for Sporting CP. With 53 goals in all competitions, his season has been phenomenal. Arsenal are also interested, but the Red Devils’ management believe they can convince him. They know he won’t come cheap. The report states that the English club are willing to pay a significant fee to secure his services. It would be a big deal, both in terms of cost and in terms of replacing the loss of Delap with someone at this level.
Will Manchester United get their hands on Viktor Gyokeres?
Manchester United should move quickly, but without losing their heads. Gyökeres would fit well in a 3-4-2-1 system, used by Ruben Amorim at various stages of the season. His ability to hold up the ball, attack space and being powerful with both legs gives him scope to be that ‘9’ who is a menace for centre-backs and creates space for the midfielders.
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The 26-year-old Swede can play alone up top without losing influence, which fits in with the style Amorim has tried to consolidate. He doesn’t need much to participate in the game, but United need to be careful with the amount to be paid. Sporting will ask for between €70m, and paying more would be risky. United must remember that it’s not just about talent, but about adaptability to the Premier League environment.
However, there is a different reading: what if the club invests that money in another more associative profile, such as Sesko or Jonathan David, and bets on consolidating a more depth in that area instead of looking for a single star reference? Gyökeres is a goal scorer, yes, but his success depends on having space and pace. If opponents close in, will he have an impact? It’s worth considering the context and not just individual performance. Still, if United want to be feared again, they need someone who shouts goals, and Viktor does that frequently.