Manchester United are reportedly willing to trigger the release clause of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres to reunite him with new head coach Ruben Amorim.
Gyokeres dazzled under Amorim at Sporting, racking up 66 goals and 19 assists in just 68 games under the boss before his departure to United during the November international break.
Unsurprisingly, Gyokeres has been heavily linked with a move to a United side who struggled to turn chances into goals under former manager Erik ten Hag and, according to AS, the Red Devils are ready to trigger Gyokeres’ release clause of €100m (£83.6m) to get a deal done.
Having seen such a fee price him out of a move last summer, reports have suggested Gyokeres could be available for cheaper in 2025. Indeed, The Times state the 26-year-old has a gentleman’s agreement with Sporting which will see his price tag lowered to £63m next year.
United are likely to wait until the summer transfer window before pursuing any Sporting players after Amorim publicly confirmed he will not raid his former employers in January. Gyokeres, who recently refused to close the door to a move to United, has stressed his desire to see out the season with the Portuguese side.
Any move could hinge on the future of Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, who has failed to impress since his switch from Bologna during the summer. Reports state the £36.5m signing could be offered an escape route back to Serie A.
