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Manchester United are ramping up interest in making Viktor Gyokeres this summer’s next big signing.
Ineos has wasted no time this summer in strengthening Ruben Amorim’s squad.
Despite the normal transfer window opening on the 16th of June, after the Club World Cup window, which ran from the 1st to the 10th of June, Manchester United have already signed Matheus Cunha.
The Brazilian arrives with Premier League pedigree, and he could soon be joined by Bryan Mbeumo, who United remain in talks to sign from Brentford.
In addition, United are plotting a move to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting; however, a deal has become complicated.
The Portuguese side has raised their asking price, with Gyokeres left fuming and threatening to go on strike if the club doesn’t sell him for an agreed £59m. However, the Sporting president has fired back at Gyokeres, saying there was never an agreemx it and telling the Swede that threats won’t get him anywhere.
Manchester United expected to present Viktor
Gyokeres offer to Sporting CP
The chances of Manchester United signing Gyokeres this summer sit firmly at the 50 per cent mark, with things going both for and against the signing of Portuguese football’s star man.
Despite all the drama around the player’s future, United are not stepping away if reports in Portugal are to be believed, but are now taking steps toward the deal.
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This comes according to the Record, which claims that United are set to make an official proposal to Sporting CP in the next few hours after having met with the Sweden international’s agent.
However, in the statement on Wednesday, Frederico Varandas suggested that €80m might be a figure they consider, which is roughly £68m, an amount that is probably beyond what Ineos will want to spend on the 26-year-old.
United, however, may be able to offer part in bonuses and also spread the cost in installments, with a £60m + £8m sounding like a deal which could suit all parties.
It is assumed that sales will need to occur for United to complete this deal along with Mbeumo, but for this fee, if Gyokeres scores like he has been for two years, it will be a bargain.
Here’s a well-rounded update on the **Viktor Gyökeres → Manchester United** saga:
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## 🔥 What’s Actually Happening
* **Manchester United are interested** in signing Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP this summer. His prolific form—**97 goals in 102 games**, including **54 last season**—has caught their eye, especially under coach **Rúben Amorim** who previously managed him at Sporting ([talksport.com][1]).
* **Sporting’s valuation has risen**: they initially hinted at around **£59–60 million**, but now appear to be seeking **€80 million (£68 million) or more**. Reps are reportedly in talks about a **£60m + £8m add-ons** structure ([thesun.co.uk][2]).
* **Gyökeres is frustrated**: he believes they had a verbal agreement around a lower fee, and his IG post hinted at false narratives—that all is “not true” ([talksport.com][3]).
* **Sporting’s response**: president Varandas says no verbal agreement was finalized, no bids have been received, and Sporting will **not be pressured** into selling cheap ([talksport.com][3]).
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## 🎯 Opportunities & Hurdles
| ✔ Pros | ✖ Cons |
| ———————————————————————— | ——————————————————————————- |
| Reunion with **Amorim**, who knows his game well ([sportingnews.com][4]) | Possible price around **€80 m**, stretching United’s budget |
| Proven goal machine (record-breaking scoring) | Sporting insists on a firm price and hasn’t received a formal offer |
| Outside left-field option to bolster attack | United must sell first; also chasing Mbeumo, Semenyo, plus Plan B like Osimhen |
* **Rio Ferdinand** suggests Gyökeres must push harder to force the move, though he sees Osimhen as a stronger choice ([talksport.com][1]).
* **Real Madrid, Bayern, Arsenal, Liverpool** remain in the race, as Gyökeres looks for Champions League football .
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## ✅ Is This Deal Still On?
* **Odds are roughly 50/50**: the transfer could go through, but negotiations are still complex due to pricing, Sporting’s stance, and United’s financial structure ([thesun.co.uk][5]).
* **No formal bid yet**, though talks are likely to resume in the coming days ([talksport.com][3]).
* **Amorim reportedly honored a “no raid” promise**, but that only applied to January—summer remains open ([thepeoplesperson.com][6]).
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## ✅ Bottom Line
* Manchester United **still want Gyökeres** and are working on a structured bid.
* **Sporting wants around €80 million**, and insists no deal is imminent.
* **Gyökeres is open but frustrated**; other top clubs are in the hunt.
* **Deal viability: \~50%**—much hinges on fee structure, United sales, and Sporting’s flexibility.
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* [talksport.com](https://talksport.com/football/3285253/rio-ferdinand-leeds-man-united-viktor-gyokeres-transfer/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [talksport.com](https://talksport.com/football/3280507/sporting-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-blackmailed-man-utd/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [thesun.co.uk](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35366791/sporting-man-utd-gyokeres-threats-blackmail-transfer/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
[2]: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35383758/viktor-gyokeres-breaks-silence-transfer-row-sporting-strike/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Viktor Gyokeres breaks silence on transfer drama with blunt 22-word statement as Man Utd and Arsenal battle for star”
[3]: https://talksport.com/football/3280507/sporting-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-blackmailed-man-utd/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Viktor Gyokeres posts cryptic Instagram message after Sporting president throws transfer into chaos”
[4]: https://www.sportingnews.com/uk/football/manchester-united/news/sporting-cp-warned-man-united-transfer-amorim/757fdb09fe5d90d954f2a095?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Sporting CP star ‘warned off’ Man United transfer despite Ruben Amorim link | Sporting News United Kingdom”
[5]: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35366791/sporting-man-utd-gyokeres-threats-blackmail-transfer/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “‘Threats and blackmail don’t work’ – Sporting chief hits back at Man Utd target Gyokeres and reveals fee he won’t accept”
[6]: https://thepeoplesperson.com/2025/01/04/man-united-to-miss-out-on-viktor-gyokeres-in-january-due-to-ruben-amorims-promise-to-sporting-lisbon-289255/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Man United to miss out on Viktor Gyokeres in January due to Ruben Amorim’s promise to Sporting Lisbon – Man United News And Transfer News | The Peoples Person”
