{"id":121586,"date":"2025-05-22T04:16:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T04:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/121586\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T04:16:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T04:16:18","slug":"viktor-gyokeres-stance-on-liverpool-emerges-as-barcelona-hatch-transfer-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/121586\/","title":{"rendered":"Viktor Gyokeres stance on Liverpool emerges as Barcelona hatch transfer plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool have been one of several Premier League clubs linked with a move for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres and Luis Diaz continues to be linked with a move away from Anfield<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_FBL-POR-LIGA-SPORTING-VITORIA-GUIMARAES.jpg\" alt=\"Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after winning the Portuguese title with Sporting CP\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres is said to like Liverpool, Man City, and Arsenal with Manchester United also linked (Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Liverpool have just one game left of a memorable campaign <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/how-watch-liverpool-premier-league-31691643\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">as they host Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday afternoon<\/a> (4pm kick-off). The Premier League champions <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/roy-keane-slams-classless-liverpool-31689069\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">have understandably seen their form drop off since clinching the top-flight title last month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">But this weekend&#8217;s clash against Palace on Merseyside is a chance to end a fantastic season on a high. It is expected to be a raucous atmosphere at Anfield with <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/premier-league-make-subtle-trophy-31690012\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">set to lift the title in front of their own fans at full-time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Attention will then turn towards the summer transfer window, which, due to the Club World Cup, will open early between Sunday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 10. It will then open again on Monday, June 16, until deadline day on Monday, September 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Below are some of the latest media reports surrounding the Reds&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Gyokeres update<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Reports from Portuguese publication <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abola.pt\/futebol\/noticias\/sporting-gyokeres-imune-ao-mercado-2025052019584056087\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">A Bola<\/a> claim that Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal are the three clubs Gyokeres likes the most. However, it is said that talks will only &#8216;take shape&#8217; after the Portuguese Cup, which is &#8216;the wish&#8217; of both Gyokeres and Sporting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Sweden international has become one of Europe&#8217;s top strikers in recent seasons with an impressive record of 96 goals in 101 matches since his transfer to Liga Portugal from Coventry City in July 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Sporting&#8217;s leading scorer has made a significant impact in the Portuguese top-flight this season, with 39 goals and eight assists in 33 appearances. The 26-year-old has been instrumental in Rui Borges&#8217; squad, helping Sporting to clinch the league title.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Gyokeres is reported to have a \u20ac100 million (\u00a385.7m) release clause in his contract, but reports claim that Sporting are willing to accept a lower offer.<\/p>\n<p>Diaz claim<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Spanish outlet <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sport.es\/es\/noticias\/barca\/luis-diaz-objetivo-numero-deco-117599045\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Sport<\/a> are once again reporting on Barcelona&#8217;s interest in Reds forward Luis Diaz, with the Colombian being eyed up to play alongside Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. It is even suggested that, with the Camp Nou set to reopen this year, that Barcelona are back on firm financial footing and will be able to spend the \u00a372m it expects will be enough to secure Diaz\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">That could leave Liverpool with a tricky decision to make, especially if a new contract continues to elude Diaz, although the winger has already indicated he wants to sign an extension at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/anfield\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Anfield<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cSince the first day I arrived, I\u2019ve always been happy, calm, enjoying the football played at this great team,\u201d<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tIiUNjFSVQ4\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> Diaz told Colombian news outlet Telemundo Deportes<\/a> earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWe\u2019ll be talking about it [about renewing], we\u2019ll talk about it. 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