For two seasons, Hurricane Viktor Gyökeres has been tearing up everything in its path. Unknown to the battalion before his arrival at Sporting Portugal in 2023, the Swedish striker made a name for himself in the Portuguese capital and has continued to impress since. Scorer 67 times in 69 appearances with the Lisbon team since his arrival, the Stockholm native has established himself as one of the best scorers in the world. A rare commodity that is necessarily highly sought after through European training courses.
While good attackers capable of scoring goals like pearls are starting to be counted on the fingers of one hand, Gyökeres very quickly became a target of choice last summer across the Old Continent. Finally, after many approaches and a host of offers made to Sporting CP, none found favor in the eyes of the Swedish striker, who decided to do an additional season with the reigning Portuguese champion. Having had another impressive season in front of goal with 24 goals in 21 matches so far, Gyökeres continues to panic the transfer market after also showing his ability to score a lot in the Champions League.
Manchester City and Manchester United under the spell of Viktor Gyökeres
In this sense, the big names are flocking to try to enlist the Scandinavian giant, under contract until 2028 with Sporting. From then on, two courtiers seem to be more insistent than others. According to information from Sky GermanyManchester United and Manchester City are said to be fighting to quickly recruit the Swedish international (27 caps, 15 goals). While the Red Devils have got their hands on Ruben Amorim, Gyokeres’ former mentor at Sporting is said to be interested in the idea of a reunion in the north of England.
As for their neighbors Skyblues, the last performance of the former Coventry player, author of a hat-trick against Cityzens in the Champions League, did not go unnoticed. A cohabitation with the other Scandinavian cyborg Erling Haaland is under study and City could quickly take action if competition becomes increasingly tough on the file. With a release clause set at 100 million euros, Viktor Gyökeres could nevertheless leave Portugal for a check which would be between 60 and 70 million euros following a gentlemen’s agreement mentioned by the German press. One thing is certain: Manchester is tearing itself apart for Viktor Gyökeres!
