Sports Desk:

New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has dismissed transfer speculation surrounding Sporting CP’s star striker Viktor Gyökeres, focusing instead on his current squad despite Gyökeres’ impressive recent form, including a hat-trick against Manchester City.

In Short

• Amorim dismissed links to signing Gyokeres after Champions League win
• Gyokeres scored 66 goals in 67 games for Sporting CP
• Gyokeres scored a hattrick against Manchester City

Manchester United’s newly appointed manager, Ruben Amorim, has once again dismissed rumors linking his former Sporting CP star striker Viktor Gy¶keres with a move to Old Trafford. After signing with United, Amorim’s farewell at Sporting reached a remarkable high as they secured an emphatic 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on November 11. Gy¶keres stole the spotlight in that match, scoring a stunning hat-trick and drawing attention from fans and media alike, sparking speculation that the Swedish striker might be Amorim’s priority signing for United.

However, Amorim’s post-match comments clarified his stance, indicating that, for now, Gy¶keres is unlikely to follow him to the Premier League. Despite the links, Amorim insisted that his focus is on developing United’s existing squad, subtly putting a lid on immediate transfer expectations regarding Gyokeres.

“Viktor is a Sporting player, Sporting is a great club, they did a lot for him and he has to stay and finish the season.”

Gyokeres has been one of the most consistent and lethal forwards in European football since his arrival at Sporting CP from Coventry City last summer. With 66 goals and 19 assists in 67 matches across all competitions, he has become a crucial asset for Sporting. This season alone, Gyokeres has maintained an electrifying form, scoring 23 goals and providing four assists in 17 appearances, further establishing his reputation as one of Europe’s underrated strikers.

Manchester United’s recent struggle to find consistent goalscoring options under Erik ten Hag, with players like Rasmus H¸jlund, Joshua Zirkzee, and Marcus Rashford all facing challenges, has only heightened the need for a reliable forward. Many believe Gy¶keres’ ability to deliver under pressure could add the firepower United needs. Still, with Amorim focusing on his current roster and Arsenal rumored to be interested in Gy¶keres, his move to United remains uncertain.

While United fans would welcome Gy¶keres’ prolific skills, Amorim’s careful approach suggests he might prioritize stabilizing the team before making any big-name signings. Whether Gy¶keres eventually heads to Old Trafford or not, his future remains a talking point in this evolving Manchester United narrative.