Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly decided his next destination as Sporting Lisbon reduces his asking price.
The Swedish striker has been exceptional this season, scoring 34 goals across all competitions.
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Although Gyokeres missed Sporting’s last two matches due to a knee injury, he had contributed to at least one goal in each of his previous seven appearances. ..Continue Reading
The 26-year-old, who joined Sporting from Coventry for £20 million in 2023, was linked with a move during the winter transfer window but informed the club that he would stay until the end of the season before deciding on his future.
Arsenal, Manchester United, and Barcelona are all interested in signing him, and his current form and age could lead to a bidding war in the summer.
In November, The Athletic reported that Sporting would consider selling Gyokeres for around €70 million (£58m), despite his release clause being €100 million (£83m).
Matching either fee would make him Sporting’s record sale, surpassing the €65 million they received for Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United.
United are believed to be his preferred next destination, according to multiple reports.
The i Paper states that the Red Devils were ready to bid for Gyokeres in January but backed off after Sporting demanded his full release fee.
Sporting is now willing to let him go for around £60 million in the summer if United bid again, a reduction from the previous release clause but not the £58 million quoted by The Athletic.
Fichajes suggests that a bid of €60 million (approximately £50 million) could persuade Sporting to sell.
Sporting’s decision to lower the asking price may give United room to negotiate, but the club has shown under Sir Jim Ratcliffe that they won’t overpay above a set price.
