VIKTOR GYOKERES does not want to follow Ruben Amorim to Manchester United, according to reports.
The former Coventry and Brighton striker, 26, has been in red-hot form for Sporting.
After Amorim was confirmed as Erik ten Hag‘s Old Trafford successor, it was speculated that he could attempt to raid Sporting for Gyokeres next summer.
According to Portuguese outlet Record, however, Gyokeres is not keen on the idea.
They claim that he has “turned his nose up” at the prospect of joining Man Utd.
It’s then added that Gyokeres believes that Amorim’s presence would be the only positive aspect of moving to Old Trafford.
The striker joined Sporting from Coventry for around £20million in the summer of 2023.
He immediately took to life in Portugal, and has been in outrageous form this season.
Gyokeres has scored 16 goals in just 10 league appearances this term.
The Swede has also bagged Champions League goals against Lille and Strum Graz.
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Gyokeres scored four times as Sporting routed Estrela Amadora 5-1 in their first match since Amorim’s upcoming exit was confirmed.
The new United boss will remain with the Portuguese side until beginning work at Old Trafford on November 11.
After the game, Gyokeres was asked about the prospect of joining Amorim in Manchester.
He said: “I don’t know, I’m here. I really like being here, it’s not something I think about.
“I’m enjoying it here.”
RUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.
But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.
Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:
VIKTOR GYOKERES
Age: 26
Position: Striker
Cost: £84million
Swede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.
Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.
GONCALO INACIO
Age: 23
Position: Defender
Cost: £50million
Ball-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.
Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.
MORTEN HJULMAND
Age: 25
Position: Midfield
Cost: £40million
Dane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.
He could be the man to replace Casemiro.
