Viktor Gyokeres has told Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim that he will join him at Old Trafford, according to a report, which has revealed that Arsenal could now spoil the potential reunion.<\/p>\n
Gyokeres<\/a> has established himself as one of the best strikers in Europe since his move to Sporting CP from Coventry City in the summer of 2023. The 26-year-old scored 43 goals and gave 17 assists in 116 matches in all competitions for Coventry and has already scored 85 goals and provided 26 assists in 92 appearances for Sporting CP.<\/p>\n The Sweden international, who has scored 42 goals and given 11 assists in 42 appearances so far this season, worked with Man Utd<\/a> head coach Amorim at Sporting CP before the Portuguese manager decided to leave for Old Trafford in November.<\/p>\n TEAMtalk\u2019s transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher reported on March 14 that Man Utd are keen on a summer deal for Gyokeres<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sources have told TEAMtalk that Man Utd boss Amorim<\/a> is keen on a reunion with the Swede, who was described by his former Swansea City and Coventry City team-mate Jake Bidwell as an \u201cunstoppable\u201d striker in\u00a0The Manchester Evening News\u00a0in November 2024.<\/p>\n It has now emerged that Gyokeres himself wants to move to Old Trafford, with journalist Sacha Tavolieri revealing on Sky Sport Switzerland<\/a> that the striker has \u201cgiven his word to R\u00faben Amorim to join him at Manchester United this summer\u201d.<\/p>\n However, things could change now, with Man Utd having a poor season on the pitch.<\/p>\n While the Red Devils have reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League, they may not even end up in the top half of the Premier League table.<\/p>\n Tavolieri has noted that\u00a0\u201cthe complex sporting situation of the Red Devils could call into question this friendship pact between the Swede and the Portuguese\u201d.<\/p>\n The journalist has added that Sporting CP are demanding \u20ac70million (\u00a358.5m, $75.8m) for Gyokeres.<\/p>\n This latest update on Gyokeres comes after a report revealed that Victor Osimhen would be willing to join Man Utd even if the Red Devils do not qualify for the Champions League next season<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Nigeria international striker is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli until the end of the season.<\/p>\n HAVE YOU SEEN?\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83d\udd34\u26ab\u00a0Man Utd among SIX Prem clubs chasing Sunderland ace as sources reveal star\u2019s transfer stance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Arsenal in contact for Viktor Gyokeres<\/strong><\/p>\n According to Sky Sport Switzerland, Man Utd are now in danger of missing out on Gyokeres to Arsenal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arsenal\u2019s new Sporting Director Andrea Berta is said to be keen on bringing Gyokeres to the Emirates Stadium in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n The Gunners have already made contact with Gyokeres\u2019s entourage, with the north London club willing to pay the \u20ac70million (\u00a358.5m, $75.8m) fee needed for him.<\/p>\n Arsenal plan to hold further meetings in the coming weeks to understand the striker\u2019s personal terms.<\/p>\n Latest Man Utd news: Rashford future, Christian Eriksen\u00a0in demand<\/strong><\/p>\n TEAMtalk understands that although Aston Villa have been impressed with how Marcus Rashford has done so far<\/a>, they will not make a final decision on his future until the end of the season.<\/p>\n Rashford joined Villa on loan from Premier League rivals Man Utd in the winter transfer window.<\/p>\n Sources have told TEAMtalk that the Villans have the option to make the loan deal permanent for \u00a340million in the summer of 2025.<\/p>\n