Alan Shearer has predicted which club Viktor Gyokeres will participate following discussions with Manchester United and Arsenal .
Gyokeres is anticipated to become the focus of a high-priced transfer this summer following yet another impressive season with Sporting Lisbon.
As Sporting secured the Portuguese league championship, the 27-year-old player found the back of the net 54 times across all matches, averaging over one goal per game.
Following the 43 goals he netted during his debut season with Sporting after signing from Championship club Coventry City in 2023.
Manchester United have taken the lead in the race to secure Gyokeres. Following Ruben Amorim’s transfer from Sporting to Old Trafford in November. .
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Amorim is eager to bring in a new striker this summer after Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirzbee had underwhelming seasons. He also appreciated his collaboration with Gyokeres.
Missing out on qualification for the Champions League hurt Manchester United's prospects of securing the Swedish star, but they remain determined to clinch the transfer battle.
They will, nonetheless, need to overcome competition from Premier League adversaries Arsenal to finalize a deal for Gyokeres.
The Gunners had discussions with Gyokeres' representatives earlier this week And they are queuing up for their first formal offer following Mikel Arteta’s instructions to strengthen his offensive choices.
Arsenal have also has been associated with Benjamin Sesko And perhaps might have to concentrate on the RB Leipzig forward since Shearer anticipates Gyokeres will ultimately move to Manchester United.
Gyokeres might turn into Amorim’s third acquisition of the summer after Matheus Cunha. executed a £62.5m transfer from Wolves — and Bryan Mbeumo, who is in discussions about signing with Brentford .
Talking about the situation at Old Trafford, Shearer said Betfair : ‘Bruno Fernandes was the only plus point for Manchester United last season – God knows where they would have been without him.
'They've signed Matheus Cunha, and over the coming two months, Manchester United will experience significant changes in their squad. To achieve this renewal, they must both offload several current players and bring in new ones.'
Shearer backs Gyokeres for Manchester United move
'It has been terrible for quite some time, but everything went wrong in a manner they were hoping not to experience this year at Manchester United. The upcoming preseason is crucial for them regarding player arrivals and departures.'
'The Bryan Mbeumo transfer hasn't been finalized yet, and I'm aware that several clubs, including Newcastle, showed interest in signing him. It looks like Tottenham might attempt to swoop in if they manage to bring in Thomas Frank, which appears likely.'
Regarding Viktor Gyokeres, I'm not at all surprised if they secure him due to his previous performance with Sporting and under Ruben Amorim; I believe that was expected all along.
'This year, they're not based in Europe, they've missed out on the Champions League, and they'll need to shell out significant salaries to attract top talent who will likely receive interest from other teams.'
Earlier this year, Gyokeres was believed to be valued at approximately £58 million. However, according to Sporting Lisbon, bids near his release clause of £84 million would likely be required to secure his transfer from the Portuguese titleholders.
'Threats, blackmail, and insults have no effect on me,' The Sporting Club president, Frederico Varandas, stated 'I assure you that Viktor Gyokeres won’t depart for 60+10 million because I didn’t make such a promise.'
'This game being played by the agent is exacerbating the situation further. [Any bids at $60 million yet?] Up until now, Sporting hasn’t received any offers for Viktor Gyokeres, not today or during the previous season.'
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