Premier League champions Manchester City have reportedly contacted the representatives of 26-year-old free-scoring Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres.
According to a report by Sacha Tavolieri on Sky Sport, Viktor Gyokeres is the subject of interest from Manchester City. The Premier League champions are concerned about the long-term future of Erling Haaland. So, the Sporting CP striker has emerged as a target, with the club establishing contacts with the Swedish international’s representatives.
The rise and rise of Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres continues blossoming into a productivity monster a few months into his second season with Sporting CP. While a few bigwigs showed interest in the Swede before he joined the Portuguese giants, no team pulled the trigger and lost to the Lions. However, the player has not looked back since moving to Portugal 15 months ago.
The 26-year-old has scored goals for fun throughout his spell with Sporting CP and has started the 2024/25 campaign with a bang. Gyokeres has contributed to 16 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions this season, finding the back of the net 12 times and providing four assists.
In addition, the Swedish striker has stamped his authority in international football, establishing himself as a pivotal figure for his national side. Meanwhile, Gyokeres’s exploits for his club and country have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Manchester City.
Manchester beckons?
Manchester City’s interest in Viktor Gyokeres is understandable. The Premier League champions are sweating over the long-term future of Erling Haaland, with Barcelona and Real Madrid keen on prising him away from the Etihad. While Manchester City should ideally be the game’s pinnacle, it will take some time for them to become the go-to club ahead of Real Madrid.
Nevertheless, the Citizens are keeping their options open, with Gyokeres emerging as a viable target. The latest report has pointed to contacts between Manchester City and the Swede’s entourage. However, Hugo Viana will not get a free pass from former club Sporting CP despite the healthy relations between the former allies.
Meanwhile, Gyokeres will not come cheap, with Sporting CP likely to demand around €100 million to part ways with him. However, recent reports have suggested that Arsenal might be best placed to take him to the Premier League.
