{"id":179980,"date":"2025-06-13T02:47:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T02:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/179980\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T02:47:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T02:47:13","slug":"viktor-gyokeres-move-made-after-man-united-transfer-approach-as-response-given","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/179980\/","title":{"rendered":"Viktor Gyokeres &#8216;move&#8217; made after Man United transfer &#8216;approach&#8217; as response given"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Viktor Gyokeres has been heavily linked with Manchester United and Arsenal this summer as both clubs seek a reliable goalscorer up-front<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_Goal-scorer-Viktor-Gyokeres-of-Sporting-CP-celebrates-with.jpg\" alt=\"Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after winning a trophy with Sporting CP\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Manchester United and Arsenal have both been linked with a summer move for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres (Image: SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Arsenal have reportedly made a formal offer for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester United<\/a>-linked <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/viktor-gyokeres\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Viktor Gyokeres<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The Swedish international has risen to prominence as one of Europe&#8217;s leading strikers in recent years, boasting an impressive tally of 97 goals in 102 matches since his move from Coventry City to Liga Portugal in July 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Sporting&#8217;s top goal scorer this season has made a significant impact in the Portuguese top-tier, netting 39 goals and providing eight assists in 33 appearances. The 27-year-old has been a pivotal player in Rui Borges&#8217; squad, driving Sporting to another league title and cup victory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11667\/13381275\/man-utd-transfers-club-make-approach-for-sporting-striker-viktor-gyokeres-and-are-set-to-make-improved-bryan-mbeumo-bid\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Sky Sports <\/a>claimed on Tuesday that the Reds have made an approach to sign Gyokeres. It is said that United are exploring the conditions of a potential deal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Gyokeres reportedly has a gentleman&#8217;s agreement to leave Sporting this summer for offers above \u00a358million (\u20ac70m) despite a release clause of around \u00a384m (\u20ac100m).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">And Portuguese publication <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/maisfutebol.iol.pt\/sporting\/gyokeres\/gyokeres-arsenal-propoe-valor-abaixo-do-desejado-pelo-sporting\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Maisfutebol<\/a> claim that Arsenal are willing to pay a fixed amount below \u20ac60m (around \u00a351m) plus bonuses. It is claimed that despite the initial impasse, negotiations between both clubs are expected to continue in the coming days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It is also said that United are ready to make a similar offer for the player Amorim knows well from their time at Sporting together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The reports come after Sporting president Frederico Varandas revealed no promises were made to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/viktor-gyokeres\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Gyokeres <\/a>about letting him leave for \u20ac60m this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;It was agreed that Sporting would not demand the release clause at the end of the season, especially because he was going to be 27,&#8221; Varandas said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;We knew about Viktor&#8217;s dream of going to a club where he could fight for the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/uefa-champions-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Champions League<\/a> and we have common sense.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;We guaranteed that we would not demand \u20ac100m. Sporting has common sense, it keeps its word.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;The president of Sporting said that the club would not demand the clause and that we would adjust the value to Viktor&#8217;s performance, he was one of the best players ever to step on the pitch in Portugal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Here at The Manchester Evening News, we are dedicated to bringing you the best <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester United<\/a> coverage and analysis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Make sure you don&#8217;t miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. 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