Man Utd now close to pipping Arsenal to Gyokeres as huge Sunday noon update emerges
Manchester United have made an approach for Sporting CP hitman Viktor Gyokeres and are close to beating Arsenal to his services, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola.
The Red Devils are closing in on a deal for the Sweden international after the Gunners refused to meet the demands of the Portuguese top-flight club.
Arsenal have not made any progress over the last six days, which has given Man United a chance, and they are willing to offer the structure Sporting want for the striker.
The Old Trafford club are ready to offer €80 million for Gyokeres, more than what the North London club are willing to table despite several weeks of talks.
The 27-year-old is frustrated with how things have gone with Arsenal and is already distancing himself from the move, and a reunion with Man United head coach Ruben Amorim now appeals to him.
It remains to be seen whether the reports from Portugal are genuine, with the likes of Record, Maisfutebol and Sic Noticias making similar claims, but the Red Devils cannot be ruled out in the race even though they have gone quiet in recent months.
They are set to sign Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo and are looking to sign a striker afterwards, and a move for Gyokeres could be pursued as he remains on the market despite the interest from Arsenal.
Bonus payments and add-ons have been the stumbling blocks between both clubs so far as Sporting want conditions that are easily achievable as they look to make the most of the deal, and talks have not progressed since then.
The Swede wants to leave the Portuguese club and has refused to return for pre-season since last week, with a return to the Premier League something he has always wanted, and Man United could now help him realise that dream as they could be willing to table more money than Arsenal.
Article written by Alani Adefunmiloye .