Manchester United have 4 strikers on the shortlist before the 2025 summer transfer window. The Red Devils have struggled to score this season with just 37 goals in 29 Premier League games, leaving them 13th. Their recent victory over Leicester saw Rasmus Hojlund score to end a 21-match goalless streak.
A new centre-forward has long been linked with a target for Ruben Amorim when he arrives at Old Trafford. With limited budget resources in January this year, Man United only recruited Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven.
Despite financial difficulties, Man United will not be able to delay upgrading their attack. Reports show that Hugo Ekitike, Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen are all being considered by M.U. Of course, Viktor Gyokeres - Amorim's former student at Sporting - is still the number 1 priority.
Gyokeres attracted special attention for his understanding of Amorim. The Portuguese coach has partnered with the Swedish player when Sporting won the domestic league last season. The striker is still maintaining his impressive scoring form with 40 goals after 41 appearances in the 2024-2025 season.
In the Portuguese national championship this season, Gyokeres has scored an average of more than 1 goal per match. Sporting president Frederico Varandas has also mentioned the Swedish striker's possibility of leaving many times.
However, A Bola insists Gyokeres will not be interested in Old Trafford. The 26-year-old is said to prefer Liverpool, Arsenal or Manchester City over Man United.
The Old Trafford team was forced to upgrade their attack when the two main strikers Joshua Zirkzee and Hojlund did not meet expectations. However, Man United will have to face a difficult problem to comply with the Financial fairness act (FFP). In addition to investing in the squad, they are also planning to build a new stadium worth £2 billion. And this could affect Amorim's transfer budget.
Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has issued a warning about how the club will build Amorim's squad. While criticizing the Red Devils' recent business, the British billionaire also said that it would take time to build the team.
"Some people are not good enough and some people may be paid too much. But it will take time for us to shape the squad that we are fully responsible for. We have to have a transition period, as we move from the past to the future," Ratcliffe said.
