Man United handed Viktor Gyokeres transfer boost as deal backed for completion

Viktor Gyokeres has been backed to join Manchester United this summer over Premier League rivals including Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City

Manchester United continue to be linked with a summer move for Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres in their search for a new striker.

The Sweden international has emerged as one of Europe's top strikers in recent years, with a remarkable record of 97 goals in 102 matches since his move from Coventry City to Liga Portugal in July 2023.

Sporting's leading goal scorer this season has made a huge impact in the Portuguese top-flight, scoring 39 goals and providing eight assists in 33 appearances. The 27-year-old has been a key figure in Rui Borges' squad, propelling Sporting to another league title and cup.

Reports on Tuesday from Sky Sports claimed that officials from Old Trafford have made an approach to sign Gyokeres. It is said that the Reds are exploring the conditions of a potential deal.

Gyokeres reportedly has a gentleman's agreement to leave Sporting this summer for offers above £58million (€70m) despite a release clause of around £84m (€100m).

And the bookmakers at Bet365. have United as firm favourites to sign the striker at odds of 2/7. Premier League rivals Arsenal are seen as second favourites at 7/1 with the Gunners appearing to be focusing more on RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko instead.

Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest are four other top-flight rivals being linked, although their odds are much longer than United's. Atletico Madrid are the only non-English team being linked to feature in the odds.

Below the odds in full on Gyokeres' next club by September 3, 2025...

Man Utd 2/7

Arsenal 7/1

Atletico Madrid 14/1

Liverpool 14/1

Sporting 14/1

Chelsea 20/1

Man City 40/1

Nottingham Forest 66/1