Man Utd get green light to sign Viktor Gyokeres after Ruben Amorim transfer agreement expires -Reports

Man Utd get green light to sign Viktor Gyokeres after Ruben Amorim transfer agreement expires -Reports

After Manchester United received approval to make a formal bid for the Sporting striker, a reunion between Viktor Gyokeres and Ruben Amorim is becoming closer.

The silent removal of a significant barrier has significantly increased Manchester United’s chances of acquiring Viktor Gyokeres.

For a while, Arsenal was the front-runner in the hunt to recruit Gyokeres, and the club was considered an outsider.

Even if the Red Devils won’t be participating in the Champions League the next season, it seems the Swedish goal machine is now amenable to joining them. Although United and Sporting CP have not had any official discussions, a reunion with Ruben Amorim now appears to be a real possibility.

Gyokeres was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in January, despite Amorim promising not to raid his old club for talent during the winter window. The Portuguese coach was as good as his word, but made no such promise about the summer transfer window.

Gyokeres, who turned 27 on Wednesday, is reportedly available for around £60million – a fee significantly lower than the £85m release clause in his contract. Given that United spent £72m on Rasmus Hojlund in 2023, that asking price may feel like a bargain.

However, agent fees and Gyokeres’ wage demands will need to be taken into account as well. The striker has scored an astonishing 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting, and despite currently earning just £39,000 per week at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, he is expected to seek a salary exceeding £250,000 per week.

Only five current United players earn weekly wages of £250,000 or more. Of those, three – Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Casemiro – are likely to leave this summer, while the remaining two – Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount – have also been linked with exits.

With Sir Jim Ratcliffe aiming to rein in spending amid ongoing PSR concerns, United may hesitate to meet Gyokeres’ hefty demands. However, the chance to sign a striker of his calibre – especially with limited competition – could prove too tempting to ignore and a gamble worth taking.