Manchester United are preparing to sign a new striker this summer. But it seems that coach Ruben Amorim will not reunite with Viktor Gyokeres, even though the striker has been given a green light to leave Sporting Lisbon in the upcoming transfer window.
The Red Devils have struggled to score in the Premier League this season, so their position in the rankings is extremely bad. While Joshua Zirkzee's summer signing has been impressive recently, neither he nor Rasmus Hojlund have been able to accumulate the expected goals.
Man United's admiration for Gyokeres has been recognized in recent months when considering Amorim's relationship with the Swedish player. Gyokeres has become one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe at the moment.
However, the competition for Gyokeres' signature this summer could be fierce. Especially since he has reached an agreement to leave the club for a significantly lower fee than the release clause.
According to Sky Germany's initial disclosure, Sporting and this player have reached an agreement to let him go in the summer transfer window of 2025 for a fee of 60-70 million Euros.
Premier League clubs have been informed of the deal, but it appears it does not include Man United. The reason behind that could be their struggles in the Premier League this season. Portuguese newspaper A Bola said Gyokeres would be keen to join a club that would qualify for next season's Champions League.
According to the current situation, Man United need to win the Europa League to qualify for the European top tournament next season. The reason is their poor position in the Premier League rankings.
The absence of Gyokeres will be a big blow to Amorim, who is also said to be eager to sign Geovany Quenda from his former club Sporting. The 17-year-old winger has recently agreed to join Chelsea.
While Man United may have to look for another striker, they still have potential targets on the list, including Crystal Palace's Jean- Philippe Mateta.
Talks have begun on a possible transfer. Crystal Palace demanded £40 million from the Frenchman. Mateta has scored 15 goals in all competitions this season. He is considered a player with the physical strength and stamina to lead the attack, while his ability to score is also impressive.
