Manchester United are hoping to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP at the end of the season.
According to Fichajes, they are willing to pay £75 million in order to get the deal done. There have been rumours that they have a deal in place to sign him.
The striker has scored 34 goals in all competitions this season and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for Manchester United.
They need to improve their attacking unit if they want to win league titles and challenge for the Champions League.
The Swedish international is one of the best strikers in the world and he could be a major upgrade on players like Joshua Zirkzee.
Manchester United will be hoping to bridge the gap with their rivals next season. They need to plug the gaps in their squad during the summer transfer window. Signing a reliable goalscorer should be a priority for them.
The striker could be attracted to the idea of playing for a big club like Manchester United. He will be keen on a reunion with his former manager Ruben Amorim as well. The Portuguese manager is reportedly a big admirer of the striker and he wants Manchester United to get the deal done.
Man United must look to sign Gyokeres
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks. Manchester United have the financial resources to pay a premium for him and an offer of around £75 million could prove to be hard to turn down for the Portuguese club.
The 26-year-old is entering the peak years of his career and he will want to compete at the highest level. Manchester United could provide him with the platform to showcase his qualities at the highest level. He is likely to improve when he is playing outside top-class players at Old Trafford and his numbers could improve as well.
The Swedish International striker is more than just a goal scorer and he will help create opportunities for his teammates as well. He has picked up eight assists in all competitions this season.
