Manchester United can transform their campaign by signing one of Europe’s in-form strikers during the winter transfer window.
The Red Devils have had a poor season in the Premier League. They have picked up only 22 points after 19 games.
The club have lacked the cutting edge in the final third in the absence of a stand-out goalscorer.
Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have misfired in the top-flight, and the club need an upgrade in the current window.
Daily Star now claim manager Ruben Amorim has told the hierarchy that he wants to sign Viktor Gyokeres immediately.
However, Sporting CP won’t accept anything less than his £80 million release clause for his exit.
Marcus Rashford and Zirkzee are ‘expected’ to be offloaded in the coming weeks to facilitate the big-money deal.
It could still depend on the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe providing extra funds to bring Gyokeres to Old Trafford.
In our view, the Swede’s arrival could transform United’s fortunes during the back end of the season.
The 26-year-old had a superb 2023/24 season with 43 goals and 15 assists from just 53 outings.
No Euroepan clubs were prepared to trigger his release clause last summer. He has continued his bright form this campaign with 27 goals and six assists from 27 appearances.
Gyokeres has a gentleman’s agreement to leave Sporting CP for £63m next summer. United will surely have to trigger the buy-out clause if they want him to sign him this winter.
We believe the club should make the huge outlay on the Swede, particularly with their struggles up front. Zirkzee and Hojlund have netted just five league goals between them this term.
Gyokeres would provide an instant solution for the Red Devils and he could adapt quickly, considering he is well versed to playing up front in a 3-4-2-1 formation under Amorim.
The striker, described as ‘unstoppable‘ by Coventry City left-back Jake Bidwell, could also relish the prospect of a reunion with Amorim despite United’s poor league form.
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Article written by Sri Aswin .
