'Very keen on move' - Manchester United handed huge boost in pursuit of dream striker signing
Man Utd have prioritised the addition of a striker in the summer transfer window.
Manchester United have reportedly been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres in the summer transfer window. Ruben Amorim has prioritised the addition of a striker this summer, with the Sporting star viewed as the dream addition to the United attack.
United have already agreed a deal to sign Wolves star Matheus Cunha, while talks are underway to add Brentford talisman Bryan Mbeumo to their first-team squad. Even with those two proposed additions, Amorim still wants to add a natural goal scorer to his side, and there are few better than Gyokeres.
The 27-year-old netted 54 goals in 52 appearances as Sporting won a league and cup double last season and he is understood to be keen on a potential reunion with Amorim. Sporting were unbeaten in the league and Champions League before Amorim left to become United head coach in November of last year.
Gyokeres 'very keen' on Manchester United move
Viktor Gyokeres is supposedly 'very keen' on a potential move to Manchester United this summer and has not been put off by their failure to secure Champions League qualification. United recorded their lowest ever finish of the Premier League era and finished the season trophyless with defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.
The painful end to the season is set to accelerate United's summer rebuild, with the hope Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo will both be unveiled as new signings later this month. Next up will be the pursuit of a striker, though a move for Gyokeres might need to wait for player sales before it can be financed.
According to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, Gyokeres is keen on a move to Old Trafford but they won't be able to afford him until they have sold some senior stars first. "My understanding is that Viktor Gyokeres would be very keen on a move to Man United if they could pull that off, financially speaking," he told The United Stand.
"If Man United can find a way to pay the €70 million for Viktor Gyokeres, he would be keen to reunite with Ruben Amorim even without Champions League football. Outgoings will play a big part in such funds, though. I don't think Gyokeres would be on £300,000 a week or more. So if Rashford and Sancho go they've got wage bill space to invest in these players, so that's why if they bite the bullet on the transfer and agent fees, if they structure it in a way where they can start in the next financial year and get it on flexible instalments, it can be a way they can do that deal."
United have prioritised summer sales as they look to overhaul their attack. Marcus Rashford is an option for Barcelona after their failed pursuit for Liverpool ace Luis Diaz, while Alejandro Garnacho has been told he is free to find a new club. United also hope to secure permanent exits for both Jadon Sancho and Antony, though they might need to sanction further loan exits with the obligation to make them permanent.