Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres is furious with Sporting CP after they failed to respect the gentleman’s agreement with him. Gyokeres intends to move from Sporting CP during the summer window, with top European clubs like United monitoring the situation.
The 27-year-old has played a pivotal role in the Portuguese club’s recent dominance, which started under United manager Ruben Amorim. Amorim intends to repeat his success at Sporting Lisbon at Man United by making critical transfers during the summer window.
United finished 16th in the Premier League last season, an embarrassing position for a club of their immense global stature. The Red Devils cannot allow last season’s situation to repeat itself and have put their faith in the new boss.
As Manchester United plans to partner Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres with their current target Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, Sporting have opted to raise the price tag.
As Manchester United plans to partner Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres with their current target Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, Sporting have opted to raise the price tag, making the 27-year-old furious about the situation.
Recent reports have highlighted that United want Gyokeres from Sporting this summer for £59m to bolster their attack under Amorim. Amorim has already prioritised the attacking department with the signing of Matheus Cunha and a serious pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo.
While United are wary of Amorim signing his former peers after having a poor experience with that constant theme under Erik ten Hag, Gyokeres is a special case. The Sweden international has scored 97 goals and provided 28 assists from 102 appearances during his tenure with Sporting Lisbon.
According to Portuguese outlet Record, Gyokeres is furious at Sporting CP for disrespecting their gentleman’s agreement amid interest from United. Sporting CP are demanding £84m (100 million Euros), his release clause, despite agreeing to let the 27-year-old go for cheap.
If Sporting Lisbon remain adamant about the price they are demanding, United could move on from targeting the Swedish forward. The Red Devils are already working under a strict budget and have many positions to cover before the window ends.
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If United pursue Gyokeres seriously, the 27-year-old would have to push harder to convince his current club to reduce the price. Rest assured, the Red Devils have no time to play games and get dragged into long negotiations this summer.