Fabrizio Romano confirms that what has been reported about Viktor Gyokeres and his pact with Sporting CP is indeed true.
The 26-year-old emerged as one the deadliest strikers in Europe as he’s been on a terrfying form since joining the Lisbon-based giants. This season, the Stockholm native has scored 42 goals in as many games, and also provided his teammates with 11 assists.
Therefore, the striker has been on the radar of almost every major club in Europe, and especially Manchester United, who are said to be keen to reunite him with Ruben Amorim.
In the latest video update uploaded on his YouTube channel, Romano addressed the situation, beginning by confirming the Gentleman’s agreement between the ‘unbelievable’ Gyokeres and Sporting CP.
Fabrizio Romano reveals Viktor Gyokeres asking price
As the Italian journalist explained, the Sweden international had opportunities to leave last summer, as well as in January, but he had agreed to stay until the summer of 2025. In return, the Portuguese champions have given their word, vowing to let the free-scoring attacker go for a figure lower than his release clause.
The player’s buyout clause is believed to be €80 million, while Sporting are willing to accept offers between €65m and €70m. While talking about a bargain with such figures would be far-fetched, they arguably represent a fair price considering the player’s sensational form this season.
However, Romano reveals that several competitors could give the Red Devils a run for their money. Moreover, it remains unclear whether INEOS would be able to splash these figures on a single player next summer.
The transfer market insider believes we must wait until the end of the season to find out the transfer budget that will be allocated to Amorim before assessing the club’s chances of landing the Swedish bomber.
The budget could well hinge on the club’s Champions League qualification, which in turn solely depends on winning the Europa League.
