‘It makes sense’ – Ex-Chelsea Boss backs Man United to sign £58m outstanding striker in January ahead of Arsenal

‘It makes sense’ – Ex-Chelsea Boss backs Man United to sign £58m outstanding striker in January ahead of Arsenal

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter says Manchester United’s interest in Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres ‘makes sense’.

After signing Sporting’s Ruben Amorim to a two-and-a-half-year contract, the Red Devils have been linked to the Swedish player.

Gyokeres, 26, has scored 59 goals in 65 games during his two seasons in Lisbon after signing from Championship team Coventry, solidifying his position as one of Europe’s top strikers.

The Swede, who played for Brighton under Potter, would fetch around £58 million. Potter adds that considering United’s difficulties in front of goal, the transaction “makes sense.”

‘You put two and two together and it makes sense,’ Potter told Premier League Productions.

‘Whether Sporting want to sell him or whether United have got the funds for that is another thing but he is a player that has surprised a lot in how well he has done.

‘He has gone to Coventry and had a fantastic period there and at Sporting he has been absolutely wonderful.

‘He’s a no9 who can score. But the first thing for the manager will be assessing what do I have here, what are the strengths and weaknesses with the current group of players. Because I don’t think they will have too much money to spend in January.’

United are not expected to have significant funds available in January.

The club spent £200m last summer, though they recouped around £100m in player sales.

Amorim’s summer budget will be determined by whether the club can qualify for the Champions League.