Man Utd attempt stunning 'last-minute' transfer hijack with 'supersonic' bid made 'between £60m-£69m'

Manchester United are looking to add more goals to their squad this summer after serious issues in front of goal last season.

The Red Devils scored the fifth fewest goals in the Premier League last campaign, with only Everton and the three relegated sides finding the back of the net on fewer occasions.

They have signed Matheus Cunha, who made his debut in Saturday’s friendly with Leeds United, while Bryan Mbeumo has all-but sealed his move to Old Trafford after weeks of talks.

The pair combined for 35 goals and 13 assists at Wolves and Brentford, respectively, last season and will give the Red Devils a much-greater threat in the attacking third.

The next priority for United is a striker, as they look to move Rasmus Hojlund on after a difficult couple of seasons at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have been linked with a host of strikers but have missed out on several targets. Liam Delap was their prime target but he made the £30m move to Chelsea last month.

Man Utd attempt late hijack of Arsenal’s move for Viktor Gyokeres

According to reports in Portugal, United have made a stunning ‘last-minute’ attempt to hijack Arsenal’s move for Viktor Gyokeres. The Red Devils have reportedly offered more than the Gunners to sign the Sporting CP star with a bid between £60m-£69m.

However, Gyokeres’ “desire is clear: he wants to play for Arsenal, compete in the Premier League, and play in the UEFA Champions League. And he remains adamant about his choice.”

The player thrived under Ruben Amorim in Portugal but has reportedly agreed a five-year deal in North London but the clubs have yet to be able to come terms. With no agreement between Arsenal and Sporting, United have reportedly shown their willingness to meet Gyokeres’ valuation.

It has also been reported the “Gyokeres deal with Arsenal is in serious danger of falling through” with “the risk of collapse high” as the North London outfit have yet to agree to pay what the Portuguese club are demanding. Another report from A Bola indicates Sporting want an “achievable” €80m (£69m) for Gyokeres and “not a cent less”.

Gyokeres’ agent is said to have waived his fee to attempt to facilitate a deal but no progress has been made since.

Man Utd need Arsenal deal to collapse to have Viktor Gyokeres chance

With Gyokeres still preferring a move to North London, United will need the deal to fall through and a move to Arsenal to be taken completely off the table to stand a chance to sign the player. They have no European football to offer the Sweden international but if he is unable to move to Arsenal because a deal cannot be agreed - then he could be more open to a move to Old Trafford.

He has worked with Amorim before and has become one of Europe’s best strikers since moving to Portugal. United’s options for a new striker are reducing with a number of targets completing moves elsewhere. Hugo Ekitike is heading to Premier League rivals Liverpool while they have been linked with RB Leipzig ace Benjamin Sesko.

With reports of an offer for Gyokeres, they will be watching intently what happens between Arsenal and Sporting as they are ready to swoop.