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Few players are creating as much noise as Viktor Gyokeres in the hectic summer transfer market. Many Premier League heavyweights are keeping a close eye on the Swedish forward, Sporting CP’s prolific scorer, who is the subject of intense speculation. Attracted, as most are, by Gyokeres’ incredible record of 97 goals in 102 games for the Portuguese powerhouses, Manchester United, led by Gyokeres’ former manager Ruben Amorim, has jumped ahead as the favorite to recruit the 27-year-old. Although he has also been linked to Arsenal, Chelsea, and Al-Hilal of the Saudi Pro League, a move to Old Trafford seems most likely at the present, especially as Chelsea is concentrating on Hugo Ekitike after having already signed Liam Delap and Arsenal is prioritizing Benjamin Sesko. The article goes on below. However, a United breakthrough is not certain because ongoing doubts, internal strife, and competing interests might ruin what would be a huge victory for the Red Devils, particularly following their disappointing 2024–2025 season. Here, we analyze the most recent developments. According to insiders, the striker is upset about a broken promise, and the summertime drama has reached a breaking point. Although he has an £84 million release clause in his contract, a tacit arrangement apparently allowed him to leave this summer for offers of about £60 million. Portuguese-language publication According to the record, Sporting is now reluctant to keep this agreement, which makes Gyokeres feel deceived. The club stands to make a significant profit after purchasing him from Coventry City for £20 million in 2023, but they are now demanding a minimum of £67 million, which may last all summer. Astute fans have noticed that Gyokeres has removed all reference to Sporting from his Instagram bio, which has caused friction. Nevertheless, he has eliminated any mentions of Sweden’s national team and his sponsor, Nike. Arsenal, who were once the front-runners for the Swede, may have cooled their pursuit due to Sporting’s exorbitant asking price. Gyokeres would probably want a weekly salary of more than £250,000, which, when paired with high agent costs, makes the transaction a costly undertaking. After their recent attempt to get Victor Osimhen failed, Al-Hilal, eager to acquire a top striker, went after Gyokeres. Osimhen, who has previously been connected to Premier League teams, allegedly turned down a £650,000 weekly offer from the PIF-supported team. Their rejections demonstrate a predilection for competitive ambition over financial gain. Nevertheless, both players will require a large financial investment, thus United will need to be ready to shell out a lot of cash to get a top forward this summer.