Manchester United now need to signal a “loopy” Viktor Gyokeres different who scored 31 targets within the 2024-25 marketing campaign, a report has revealed.
Gyokeres edging nearer to Emirates transfer
Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has now expressed a want to wrap up a transfer for Gyokeres as quickly as attainable, having travelled to Portugal to debate the phrases of the deal.
The Swedish striker becoming a member of the Gunners may very well be seen as a serious blow for United, on condition that he scored a exceptional 54 targets in all competitions final season, and Ruben Amorim was identified to be determined to reunite together with his former participant.
United’s striker choices are woefully skinny, with Joshua Zirkzee and Matheus Cunha not out and out quantity nines, Chido Obi very inexperienced and Rasmus Hojlund nonetheless struggling to search out his toes.
Fortunately, there are a selection of other choices on the shortlist, with the Purple Devils believed to be in pole place for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who was prolific in entrance of objective on mortgage at Galatasaray final season.
Based on a report from Spain, Man United may additionally be keen to take a punt on extra of an unknown amount, with it being revealed they now need to signal Almeria striker Luis Suarez, off the again of a formidable marketing campaign within the Spanish second tier.
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The Purple Devils’ pursuit of a centre-forward is predicted to maneuver rapidly.
United have joined a number of Premier League and Serie A golf equipment within the race for Suarez, with Almeria more likely to discover it troublesome to maintain maintain of their star participant past the summer time, on condition that they failed to attain their objective of promotion to La Liga.
A deal wouldn’t break the financial institution for the Purple Devils, nevertheless, with the Spanish membership believed to be holding out for a payment of no less than €25m (£22m), amid the widespread curiosity in his signature.
Signing “loopy” Suarez may very well be gamble for Man Utd
The Almeria star undoubtedly had a really spectacular 2024-25 marketing campaign, netting a complete of 31 targets in all competitions, however there are doubts over whether or not he’s on the stage to steer the road for Amorim’s aspect.
Competitors | Appearances | Objectives | Assists |
La Liga | 41 | 27 | 8 |
Copa del Rey | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Notably, the Colombian hasn’t precisely set the world alight in his earlier La Liga campaigns, netting simply 4 targets for Almeria within the 2021-22 season.
At 27-years-old, the centre-forward might now be coming into his prime, however having by no means confirmed himself on the prime stage, it could be an actual gamble for Man United to make a transfer this summer time.
That stated, Suarez has been lauded for his “loopy” high quality by scout Jacek Kulig, and at £22m he can be an inexpensive signing for Man United, so it may very well be value bringing the Almeria in alongside a extra confirmed striker.
