Manchester United Moves Closer to Securing Viktor Gyokeres Transfer: Report

Manchester United is moving closer to acquiring Viktor Gyokeres, having overcome a significant obstacle in negotiations.

New manager Ruben Amorim has recently taken over at Old Trafford following a highly successful tenure at Sporting, where he captured two titles and challenged the longstanding Porto–Benfica duopoly. However, rebuilding Manchester United presents its own set of challenges, which was evident in their recent 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.

With the situations of Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee both uncertain, Amorim is eager to bolster his squad's attacking options.

Viktor Gyokeres desires Manchester United transfer

Currently, Viktor Gyokeres is in impressive form. Ranked seventh in eScored's best strikers in the world, the Swedish forward has netted 24 goals in 20 matches for Sporting this season.

Sporting President Frederico Varandas has already indicated that holding on to the 26-year-old for another season will be a challenge, while former Manchester United player Dimitar Berbatov has mentioned that his old club is well-positioned to acquire the player.

According to TEAMtalk, information from The Sun suggests that Gyokeres has “his heart set on” a move to Old Trafford.

The report indicates that United has overcome an “important hurdle” in their pursuit of one of Europe’s top goal-scorers, with Amorim reportedly eager to rekindle his connection with his former player.

“While Amorim's primary focus for the January transfer window will be securing a new left-back, the potential signing of Gyokeres is expected to be a key item on the agenda in the upcoming summer,” the report observed.

This development could imply a disappointing outcome for Zirkzee, who has found the net just once for the Red Devils.

According to eScored, this news should be viewed with caution. Gyokeres is likely to remain where he is until the summer, and much could shift between now and then: United's new management will probably seek multiple targets, and with Rasmus Hojlund still evolving, he could very well develop into the first-choice No.9 that Amorim desires.

Gyokeres carries a valuation of €70 million, as stated by Transfermarkt. Manchester United is set to face Everton this weekend as Premier League action resumes.