Manchester United are reportedly "hopeful" of beating Premier League rivals Arsenal in any summer transfer scrap for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres.
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Swedish striker starring in PortugalHas worked with Amorim in LisbonGunners also looking for a forwardFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Red Devils are aware of the need to freshen up their ranks after enduring more inconsistency in 2024-25 under Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim. Their current head coach has previously worked with prolific frontman Gyokeres in Lisbon.
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United cannot afford to finance a deal in January, but funds could be raised in the next window that allow further additions to be made. Sporting would prefer to wait until the summer anyway, with Gyokeres taking his tally of goals for them to 75 through 80 appearances.
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Arsenal have also been linked with the Sweden international, after admissions from Mikel Arteta that he is in the market for more firepower. The Gunners are also mulling over moves for RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko and Brighton frontman Evan Ferguson.
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According to , United are confident that they can fend off any rival interest in Gyokeres from Arsenal. That is because they have a good working relationship with Sporting and the 26-year-old would like to work with Amorim again.






