Manchester United have been linked with a move for 26-year-old in-demand Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres.
According to a report from the Daily Mirror, Manchester United are unlikely to be able to sign the player in January. The 26-year-old is unlikely to force a move this month, and Sporting CP are unwilling to sell him either.
The Swede has been outstanding for the Portuguese club, and he is one of the best strikers in the world right now. Sporting CP will not want to lose a player of his quality midway through the season. They will not be able to replace him adequately.
It seems that Manchester United will have to wait until the summer transfer window to get the deal done. The Red Devils need to improve their squad during the winter transfer window so that they can bounce back strongly during the second half of the season. So, they considered a desperate move for Viktor Gyokeres.
The Red Devils are currently on a four-match losing run in the Premier League, and they will be desperate to turn things around. Amorim will be hoping to push for European qualification, and he needs quality players to do well.
The Manchester United strikers have struggled to find the back of the net consistently this term, and the Red Devils need more quality in that area of the pitch. Signing a proven goalscorer like Gyokeres could have made a huge difference. The Swedish international attacker could have transformed Manchester United in the attack. It remains to be seen whether the Red Devils decide to make a move for him in the summer.
Gyokeres might fancy Premier League switch
The Swedish international has proven himself in the Primeira Liga, and he will look to test himself at a higher level now. The opportunity to play in the Premier League could be quite exciting for him, and Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world.
The Red Devils are going through a period of rebuilding, and they will want to sign top-class players. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has worked with the Swedish international during their time together at Sporting CP, and he could play a key role in bringing the player to the club at the end of the season.
