Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has shed light on the potential transfer of Viktor Gyokeres to Manchester United, disclosing an agreement that could see the Swedish star swapping Sporting CP for the English Premier League at a discounted price.
Gyokeres, currently one of the standout names in United’s transfer radar, has been a revelation at Sporting CP. His rise to prominence under the tutelage of coach Ruben Amorim has not gone unnoticed by the football world. Romano reports that Amorim, the Portuguese manager, harbored hopes of reuniting with Gyokeres in the January transfer window, but the striker chose to remain in Lisbon.
In an act of gratitude for his loyalty, Sporting has decided to let Gyokeres depart in the summer at a fee less than his €100 million release clause. Romano revealed this agreement on his YouTube channel, stating, “The release clause holds a value of €100 million, as per his contract, but there exists a pact between the player, his agents, and Sporting. The pact, sanctioned directly by the club’s president, allows Gyokeres to leave in the summer for a lower transfer fee.”
The proposed fee, as per Romano’s revelation, lies in the region of €65 to €75 million. This is a tantalizing prospect considering Gyokeres’ impressive goal-scoring record, positioning him amongst the best strikers in Europe. His obsession with finding the back of the net has earned him the tag of a ‘fantastic striker’.
While there is no shortage of clubs eyeing the prolific striker, Manchester United seems to have an upper hand, owing largely to Gyokeres’ connection with Amorim. However, whether the Red Devils can secure his signature hinges on their budget and the state of European football.
Romano elaborates, “While several top European clubs are keenly monitoring Gyokeres’ situation, the mutual admiration between Amorim and Gyokeres could tip the scales in Manchester United’s favor. However, everything depends on the club’s financial capabilities and the evolution of European football.”
Amorim’s philosophy of selling players to finance new signings could also play a pivotal role in this transfer saga. Whether this philosophy aligns with Manchester United’s strategy remains to be seen, adding another layer of intrigue to this potential blockbuster transfer.
As the summer transfer window approaches, the football world will be keenly watching the developments surrounding Viktor Gyokeres, the Swedish goal machine who could soon light up the Theatre of Dreams.