Man United eye move for Viktor Gyokeres' alternative - £83m offer has already been made by other club
Man United are looking at other striker options after it was revealed that Viktor Gyokeres is holding out for a move to Arsenal.
Manchester United are looking to sign a striker this summer, and they had been targeting Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres, but the Swedish international is reportedly holding out for a move to Arsenal instead, as the Emirates Stadium is his preferred destination.
Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim remains keen to add a number nine after poor seasons from both Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund, who combined for just seven goals in the Premier League last season.
Instead of Gyokeres, United are looking at alternative targets, and are reportedly keen on a striker who has recently generated a bid from the Saudi Pro League amounting to around £83 million.
Man United eyeing move for Moise Kean
The Red Devils have reportedly identified their first-choice alternative to Gyokeres, and it comes in the form of Fiorentina striker Moise Kean, according to reports in Italy. The 25-year-old was one of the most prolific attackers in the Serie A last season.
Reported in Italian newspaper Gazetta Dello Sport, the Red Devils have set their sights on Kean, who has a £45m release clause at Fiorentina. The report includes that the Italian club has received an offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Quadsiah amounting to £83m for Kean, but it is not understood whether he would be willing to move rather than staying in Europe.
Last season, the Italian striker made 44 appearances in all competitions for Fiorentina, scoring 25 goals. He was the second-highest scoring player in the Serie A, just behind Atalanta striker Matteo Retegui, who netted 28 goals in all competitions.
The report says that, Kean is currently on holiday, and he will make a decision about his future when he returns. There have been previous links to rivals Arsenal, Tottenham and Aston Villa, but it appears that Man United are the most interested Premier League club as things stand.
Which other striker could Man United sign?
Amid the uncertain Gyokeres situation, United are keeping their options open by targeting alternatives such as Kean. However, the Italian isn’t the only other striker that United have been linked with.
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike has generated a lot of transfer interest so far this summer, including from Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool. It has been reported that Man United are also keen to sign him after a season where the Frenchman netted 22 goals for the German club.
Ekitike, however, has an £85m asking price, making him a far more expensive option compared to Kean. But, the Frankfurt striker does have age on his side, as he is just 22 years old. It is understood that there is also interest in Ekitike from Italian clubs.
With the Red Devils also wanting to sign Bryan Mbeumo for around £60m, it would be unlikely that they would also fork out £85m to sign Ekitike, making Kean a more realistic transfer target.