Man Utd Leads Transfer Race for Viktor Gyokeres Amid Arsenal Dispute

Manchester United are intensifying their pursuit of striker Viktor Gyokeres amid stalled negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting CP. Although Arsenal had reached a verbal agreement with Sporting for Gyokeres, disagreements over the structure of the transfer fee have delayed the deal, with Sporting reportedly demanding more money, putting the transfer at serious risk. United have reportedly submitted a slightly higher bid than Arsenal's offer, with talks described as 'very close' and potentially on the verge of completion, despite Gyokeres preferring Arsenal due to their Champions League status. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano clarified that while there is strong interest from Manchester United in acquiring a striker, including Gyokeres, no official bid or club-to-club talks have been confirmed yet. Internally, Manchester United are also considering alternatives such as RB Leipzig's Benjamin Šeško and Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, with the club balancing significant recent spending on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo against the need for further player sales and no European football next season. The situation remains fluid as United seek to finalize their striker recruitment, with Gyokeres' future still undecided amid competing club interests and contractual complexities.