Manchester United have taken a big step in their quest to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window, according to Florian Plettenberg. The well-known and well-respected Sky Germany reporter has claimed that United have made “initial concrete talks” over a potential deal for the Sweden international striker.
Plettenberg has added that United, also linked with David Raum, have to sell players first to get a deal done for Gyokeres in the middle of the season. Manchester City are also claimed to have intensified their efforts for the 26-year-old striker.
The reporter wrote on X: “Manchester United have now made initial concrete talks regarding Viktor Gyokeres and a potential move in the summer. The Red Devils are now fully involved. MUFC However, this will require sales first!
“Manchester City have also intensified their efforts in recent days. Hugo Viana is currently pushing hard in the pursuit of Gyökeres. MCFC”
Gyokeres has scored 16 goals and provided one assist in 12 Liga Portugal games and has found the back of the net five times and has given one assist in five UEFA Champions League matches for Sporting so far this season.
- Soccer News Like
- Be the first of your friends!
