A surprising contender has reportedly joined the race to secure Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The Swedish international has been in stellar form this season, netting an impressive 23 goals across all domestic competitions.
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Notably, seven of these came during Ruben Amorim’s final three matches in charge of Sporting before his departure to Manchester United. ..Continue Reading
Unsurprisingly, Amorim has been linked with a move for the former Coventry City and Brighton forward, with Arsenal also expressing interest.
Gyokeres had a close-up view of Arsenal’s dominance when the Gunners defeated Sporting 5-1 in the Champions League earlier this week.
However, Arsenal might face challenges in pursuing him during the January transfer window, given their substantial summer expenditures.
Meanwhile, The Sun reports that Gyokeres is eager to move to the Premier League, favoring a reunion with Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.
However, Sky Sports Germany suggests United has shortlisted four other strikers for the January window, as Amorim is expected to work with a limited budget.
This opens the door for other suitors, with Barcelona emerging as a potential destination in what would be an unexpected twist.
The Catalan giants, known for their financial difficulties, are reportedly structuring a deal involving a trade-off.
According to Sport, Barca is prepared to relinquish the 50% sell-on clause they secured when selling Francisco Trincão to Sporting in 2022.
The Portuguese winger was sold for approximately €10 million, with a buy-back clause that increases yearly. Currently, the buy-back is valued at €17.5 million and will rise to €20 million next season.
However, instead of reclaiming Trincão at a reduced price, Barca seems intent on prioritizing Gyokeres, even if it means waiving both the buy-back and sell-on clauses.
With multiple high-profile options on the table, Gyokeres faces a significant decision regarding his future, whether in January or next summer.
