Viktor Gyokeres to Man United latest – Striker’s transfer decision and announcement made in £60m race

Viktor Gyokeres to Man United latest – Striker’s transfer decision and announcement made in £60m race

The latest Manchester United transfer news as the club have been heavily linked with a move for the Sporting CP striker this summer

Manchester United have already been active in the summer transfer window as they look to back head coach Ruben Amorim.

Having completed the £62.5 million signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves, United are also working on completing a deal for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo. The club are reported to have put a second bid on the table worth up to £60 million.

But he’s not the only player to be heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer. Another name who keeps being mentioned is Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Gyokeres has an £85 million release clause in his contract, although Sporting are willing to take a fee of around £60 million for the player this summer. United though, are not the only club interested, with Arsenal also heavily linked with the forward.

Here’s a look at the latest reports surrounding the 27-year-old.

United ‘ready’ to win race

The club are ‘ready’ to beat Arsenal to the signing of Gyokeres, according to the Sun. The report points to the dip in United’s expenses shown in their latest quarterly results, meaning that they are ready to make a move for the striker.

Ruben Amorim is said to be keen to raid his former club and beat Arsenal to the signing, while the Gunners work on a deal for Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.

United’s poor season in the Premier League, and loss in the Europa League final against Tottenham means that’s something they can’t provide next season.