Latest developments
- Manchester United have ‘secured' the signing of Viktor Gyokeres.
- Sporting Lisbon agreed to lower their demands for the striker.
- Gyokeres is set to become United's first summer signing of 2025.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (1/5): Outrageous claim from Fichajes.net
Manchester United are on track to complete their first summer signing of 2025, with Viktor Gyokeres set to join the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon ahead of next season. The two clubs have already agreed a deal for the striker.
However, the story comes Spanish outlet Fichajes.net, who are known for making outlandish claims. Best to take this one with a pinch of salt.
Value (3.5/5): United getting a discount
Gyokeres' Sporting contract includes a release clause worth £83.2million.
However, it is claimed that the Lions have agreed to lower their demands and sell the 26-year-old to United for a fee in the region of £58.2 million. That is a massive discount for the Mancunians!
Suitability (5/5): Lethal number nine
The Sweden international is one of the best number nines in Europe, having scored 34 goals across all competitions so far this term.
His finishing ability is second to none and his pace makes him a nightmare for defenders. Bar Real Madrid and Manchester City, he should be able to improve any side in Europe with his exploits.
Upgrade? (4.5/5): Better than what Amorim has
Ruben Amorim is facing a huge goalscoring crisis at Old Trafford, with both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failing to score on a regular basis.
Gyokeres could be a huge upgrade on his current options, who could do with seeing a player like him in training to polish their own finishing.
Logic (4.5/5): A perfect reunion
It was Amorim who handed Gyokeres an opportunity to compete at the highest level with Sporting after signing him from Coventry City. As such, an opportunity to reunite with his former boss for an even bigger challenge is bound to attract the elite goalscorer to Manchester.
Whisper+ verdict: 18.5/25
This is a move that could certainly take United to the next level. However, it seems Fichajes.net are getting ahead of themselves with suggestions of an agreement at this stage of the season.
