Viktor Gyokeres is adamant he does not know what will happen this summer as Arsenal and Manchester United lead transfer interest in the forward.
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Gyokeres set to be on the move£60m interest from Arsenal and Man Utd'No one can predict' where he'll goFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Gyokeres is one of the hottest properties in Europe after scoring 47 goals in 46 matches across the 2024-25 campaign. After netting a hat-trick against Moreirense on Friday night, he spoke to the press about his future.
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Gyokeres said: "No-one can predict what will happen, we enjoy the moment." And pushed on rumours that Sporting will allow him to leave for less than his £85m ($113m) release clause because of his loyalty over the winter, with the centre-forward staying in the January transfer window, he added: "I can’t say anything about that. I like Lisbon."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Both Arsenal and Manchester United are aiming to sign a new striker this summer. The Gunners have been relying on midfielder Mikel Merino to lead the line in the absence of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, while Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have not made the desired impact at Old Trafford.
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Gyokeres is Sporting's main man as they attempt to defender their Primeira Liga title in the season in which they have lost manager Ruben Amorim to United. They sit top of the league with four matches to play and face Rio Ave next on Tuesday.