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Viktor Gyokeres ‘REJECTS Man Utd as red-hot striker believes Ruben Amorim only positive aspect of chaos club’


VIKTOR GYOKERES does not want to follow Ruben Amorim to Manchester United, according to reports.

The former Coventry and Brighton striker, 26, has been in red-hot form for Sporting.

Viktor Gyokeres has been in red-hot form for SportingCredit: Rex
Ruben Amorim will begin work at Man Utd on November 11Credit: Getty

After Amorim was confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s Old Trafford successor, it was speculated that he could attempt to raid Sporting for Gyokeres next summer.

According to Portuguese outlet Record, however, Gyokeres is not keen on the idea.

They claim that he has “turned his nose up” at the prospect of joining Man Utd.

It’s then added that Gyokeres believes that Amorim’s presence would be the only positive aspect of moving to Old Trafford.

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The striker joined Sporting from Coventry for around £20million in the summer of 2023.

He immediately took to life in Portugal, and has been in outrageous form this season.

Gyokeres has scored 16 goals in just 10 league appearances this term.

The Swede has also bagged Champions League goals against Lille and Strum Graz.

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Gyokeres scored four times as Sporting routed Estrela Amadora 5-1 in their first match since Amorim’s upcoming exit was confirmed.

The new United boss will remain with the Portuguese side until beginning work at Old Trafford on November 11.

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After the game, Gyokeres was asked about the prospect of joining Amorim in Manchester.

He said: “I don’t know, I’m here. I really like being here, it’s not something I think about.

“I’m enjoying it here.”

Three Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man Utd

RUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.

But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.

Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:

VIKTOR GYOKERES

Age: 26

Position: Striker

Cost: £84million

Swede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.

Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.

GONCALO INACIO

Age: 23

Position: Defender

Cost: £50million

Ball-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.

Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.

MORTEN HJULMAND

Age: 25

Position: Midfield

Cost: £40million

Dane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.

He could be the man to replace Casemiro.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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