Manchester United might have an advantage in the race for Viktor Gyokeres as they are about to bring Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim.
According to Football Insider, Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United could give the club an advantage in the chase for coveted striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Sporting CP star has developed into a top marksman under the 39-year-old’s tutelage and might look to reunite with his manager at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are about to bring Ruben Amorim to the Old Trafford Dugout as their new manager following the sacking of Erik ten Hag on Monday. Recent reports have suggested that the Red Devils have agreed to pay the 39-year-old €10 million release clause, as Sporting CP is preparing for a departure this week.
While he’s yet to be appointed Manchester United’s new boss, the media have begun reporting the players he might want to bring in the next window. Sporting trio Goncalo Inacio, Pedro Goncalves, and Viktor Gyokeres are already linked with a move. The focus will be on the latter, as he does have a big market ahead.
Many teams are interested in Gyokeres, although the report insists that Asmorim’s presence could give Manchester United an advantage in the chase. The 39-year-old manager signed the Swedish striker, and he has flourished into one of the coveted centre-forwards in Europe since.
This season alone, he has 14 goals in all competitions and last term, he scored an incredible 43 strikes. In any case, Amorim would be interested in reuniting with the striker, as there are some doubts about Manchester United’s current centre-forwards.
Could Manchester United sign Gyokeres?
Given that Manchester United only signed Joshua Zirkzee in the summer for the long term, it’s difficult to see them investing heavily in the centre-forward role so quickly. Moreover, they need reinforcements in other areas of the squad, namely their defensive ranks, meaning a new striker could be put on a back burner unless Amorim personally demands the Swede.
Moreover, there are some doubts about Zirkzee’s adaptation, with the Dutchman already linked with a return to Serie A ahead of January. Gyokeres has a £83 million release clause, but he could be reportedly signed for less next summer, and that is ideally when clubs like Manchester United are about to target him.
