Liverpool will reportedly prioritise signing 26-year-old Swedish goal machine Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP if they sell Darwin next year.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Viktor Gyokeres is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are keen on signing a striker in the 2025 summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term future of Darwin Nunez. The 26-year-old Sporting CP goal machine has thus emerged as the priority target for the Merseyside outfit.
The rapid rise of Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres has established himself as one of the best players in the world since joining Sporting CP from Coventry City last year. While the Swede was clinical during his spell with the EFL Championship outfit, he has taken his performances up several levels in the 15 months at the Portuguese club.
The 26-year-old has been a goal machine throughout his spell with Sporting CP and has been exceptional in the first few weeks of the 2024/25 season. Gyokeres has contributed to 14 goals in eight appearances thus far this term by finding the back of the net 11 times and providing three assists.
Gyokeres was also in fine form for Sweden in the international break earlier this month, scoring and assisting goals for fun. Meanwhile, the Swedish striker’s exploits for his club and country have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Liverpool.
England return on the cards?
Liverpool’s interest in Viktor Gyokeres is understandable. While Arne Slot has a well-rounded offensive department in his squad, Darwin Nunez faces an uncertain future at the Merseyside club. So, Liverpool should scour the market for a world-class striker, with Gyokeres emerging as the top target.
The 26-year-old goal machine could transform an already exciting Liverpool attack with his productive performances in the final third. However, signing the Swede from Sporting CP will not be straightforward, considering his hefty release clause of €100 million. In addition, Gyokeres is a target for several European bigwigs.
So, Liverpool should move quickly to beat the competition to land Viktor Gyokeres’s signature, although the move will depend on Darwin Nunez’s long-term future at Anfield. It will be interesting to see if the Swedish international joins the Reds next year.
