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Arsenal and Chelsea told why Man United are reluctant to do a deal for Viktor Gyokeres in the summer

Jamie Brown

Thu 13 February 2025 14:45, UK

Manchester United are expected to move for a striker in the summer, however, one player who is now unlikely to arrive at Old Trafford is Viktor Gyokeres.

The Red Devils are assessing their options for the number nine role as Ruben Amorim is keen to add more goals to his team.

United have already invested heavily in Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee but the two young strikers have fa🌠iled to make the grade in Manchester.

Gyokeres, also linked with Chelsea and Arsenal, 🥂was expected to be an option they moved for given his time under Amorim at Sporting but there is a key reason why the Premier League giant won’t be moving for him.

Why Manchester United won’t be making a move for Viktor Gyokeres

Manchester United are unlikely to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres this summer, according to .

The striker himself is keen to move to a club playing Champions League football and for Ruben Amorim’s side, that seems high🥂ly unlikely at this stage.

Meanwhile, Unit𝓰ed are also not so keen on in▨vesting in a player who is due to turn 27 in June with the club targeting younger players.

Sporting are understood to be willing to sell the Swedish international for around £58 million despite hiꦬm having a £83m release clause.

Liam Delap and Benjamin Sesko are seen as more probable targets given their age, although the latter is set to be expensive and Arsenal are als💮o chasing him.

Would Viktor Gyokeres still be a good option for Arsenal or Chelsea?

Gyokeres remains a top option for both ಞclubs who should not be put off signing an elite striker just because of his age.

The 26-year-old’s goal-scoring record is just phenomenal this🔴 season having netted 34 goals in 35 matches in all competitions.

Bౠoth London clubs are likely to be able to offer him Champions League football next season making them ve🌼ry attractive options for the striker.