Man Utd Face Viktor Gyokeres Transfer Twist Amid Al-Hilal Interest
So here’s the big story making waves in the transfer market—Manchester United’s pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres has taken a surprising twist, and things might not be as straightforward as the club hoped. Gyokeres, the Swedish goal machine who’s been tearing it up at Sporting Lisbon, is now reportedly being closely tracked by Saudi giants Al-Hilal. They’ve made him a top priority after failing to land Victor Osimhen, who turned down a mega £63 million move to the Saudi Pro League.
Let’s rewind a bit. United have already started reshaping their squad under new manager Ruben Amorim, who, interestingly, managed Gyokeres at Sporting. Amorim clearly admires the striker and would love a reunion at Old Trafford. The numbers don’t lie—Gyokeres has been in monstrous form, netting 54 goals in 52 appearances across all competitions last season, including a hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League. That’s not just good; that’s elite-level finishing.
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United’s attack is in desperate need of firepower. Last season was a disaster—15th place in the league, 18 defeats, no trophies, and just 17 goals from their two main strikers combined. Even after sealing a £62.5 million deal for Matheus Cunha and aggressively pursuing Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, neither are true center-forwards. Gyokeres, on the other hand, is the full package—pace, strength, lethal finishing, and experience at the top level.
But the road isn’t clear. Arsenal are also sniffing around, and now with Al-Hilal entering the race, things are heating up fast. The Saudi club, led by new boss Simone Inzaghi, are ready to spend big, and that could make Gyokeres think twice. While United have reportedly made initial contact through intermediaries, it’s unclear how far they’re willing to go in matching any massive Saudi offer.
Let’s not forget the context either—United missed out on Champions League qualification and the revenue that comes with it. So while they’re trying to make ambitious moves, financial constraints are lurking in the background. Meanwhile, the squad clearout continues, with players like Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof leaving, making space for new faces.
What’s clear is this: Gyokeres is hot property right now, and United will need to act fast and decisively if they want him in red next season. Whether it’s Old Trafford, the Emirates, or Riyadh, Gyokeres’ next move is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about sagas of the summer. Stay tuned—this story is far from over.
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