Manchester, England – Viktor Gyokeres, the Sweden international and Sporting CP forward, don provoke transfer buzz with his recent social media post ahead of the upcoming Taça de Portugal final against Benfica on Sunday.
Since Gyokeres joined Sporting from Coventry City last July, e don dey shine for the Liga Portugal, scoring an impressive 95 goals in 100 matches. This season alone, e don net 39 goals and provide eight assists in 33 games, helping Sporting clinch another league title.
As speculation mounts about his future, e recently shared a picture of himself in Sporting kit with the caption, “Let’s go,” beside a lion emoji, suggesting a significant moment could be at hand.
Clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United don dey eye the talented striker since Ruben Amorim come dey manage United. Despite interest from various sides, e still dey put in great performance for Sporting, making am a top target for summer transfer.
Arsenal reportedly don agree personal terms with Gyokeres, but as of now, no official bid don land. Meanwhile, United dey look for consistent goal-scorers and rumors don surround them with other players like Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap topping their wishlist. However, the Manchester Evening News indicate say Gyokeres dey face tougher competition for a potential transfer.
Gyokeres’ name don dey hot since Amorim take charge at United, where di team don struggle with only 42 goals scored in the Premier League this season. But inside the Gunners’ camp, there’s still uncertainty as to whether Gyokeres na their main target or if they go pursue other options like RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
Sporting don wrap up league title and dey push for domestic double against Benfica on Sunday. After di final, transfer business go kick off, with clubs ready to make their moves for Gyokeres.
“The club knows we can no longer keep hold of him,” one Sporting source said, as e become crystal clear that Gyokeres dey attract attention from all over Europe due to his consistency on di pitch. Di striker’s future hinges on the outcome of the cup final and how clubs react afterwards.
“If you want to win major trophies, you have to be the best in the market,” Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said ahead of di transfer window. “We need to add creativity and firepower to our squad.”
Di expectation dey high as fans and pundits keep close watch on how di summer transfer market go pan out, especially with Gyokeres’ impressive record creating serious buzz around his next move.
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