Viktor Gyokeres’ ‘preference between Man United and Arsenal’ emerges in Portugal as fight for Europe’s hottest striker fires up
- Gyokeres has netted a mammoth 42 goals in as many games this campaign
- Arsenal and Man United are both interested in the Sporting Lisbon superstar
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Viktor Gyokeres’ preference between Arsenal and Man United has been revealed, according to reports.
The Sporting Lisbon striker has become one of Europe’s most sought after stars following a superb return of 42 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions thus far.
The Gunners are interested in signing an attacking option in summer while Ruben Amorim has reportedly keen on a reunion with his former striker at United.
The two Premier League sides are considered the frontrunners in the race to sign Gyokeres – with a number of other club’s in Europe also tracking Gyokeres.
However, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola, the Sweden international favours a summer move to north London over any other option.
The outlet claim that the Gunners are ahead in the race to sign Gyokeres, with Sporting willing to listen to the player’s desires before sealing a deal.
Viktor Gyokeres’ preference between Arsenal and Man United has been revealed
Mikel Arteta (left) and Ruben Amorim (right) are prepared to battle it out for the forward
In fact, they claim that Gyokeres already has a shortlist of clubs that he’d be interested in joining and United, along with Amorim, are not on that list.
This is because the Swede is keen on joining a side playing in the Champions League – which United do not.
They outlet suggest that, along with Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City are on the striker’s shortlist – with Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Bayern also in his mind.
Gyokeres is currently contracted to the Portuguese giants until 2028, with his release clause set at £85million.
It was recently reported that Arsenal have developed a strong interest in the Sporting Lisbon star following the arrival of Andrea Berta as sporting director.
Arsenal’s need for a striker has been all too apparent this season, especially following injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
When available Havertz often gave a good account of himself and contributed with 15 goals this season in all competitions.
However, it is widely believed that Arsenal need an upgrade up front in order to help them to achieve success. Midfielder Mikel Merino has filled in as a striker during the club’s injury crisis.
Gyokeres worked with United boss Amorim during the manager’s time at Sporting Lisbon
However, the report claims the Sweden international favours a move to north London
The Gunners also hold an interest in Newcastle forward Alexander Isak however signing him from the Magpies could prove to be a difficult task.
In total, meanwhile, Gyokeres has scored 85 times in 92 games since joining Sporting from Coventry in 2023.
His goals have seen him move into Sporting’s top 20 goalscorers in the club’s history, despite having only joined the club in the summer of 2023.
He has scored a staggering 83 goals in 91 appearances for the club since joining from Coventry in a £20m move.
