Viktor Gyokeres says he wants to finish the season at Sporting CP as he dismissed talk of a January transfer to Manchester United.
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Since Ruben Amorim replaced Erik ten Hag as United's new manager, speculation has mounted that the Portuguese will bring some of his old Sporting players to Old Trafford. But prolific forward Gyokeres has ruled out a January transfer exit but did suggest his long-term future was uncertain.
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He told when asked about a possible January move: "It's not something I think about, nor something I give any importance to. It's just rumours, nothing concrete. Of course, I want to finish the season at Sporting, I'm enjoying my time there. I don't feel stressed about making a change in the future. We'll see when the time comes."
On the United rumours, he added: "[Amorim] probably already has strikers there… It's fun but not something I attach any importance to because it's talk and nothing concrete."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Amorim himself has not ruled out Gyokeres coming to United next summer, but the 26-year-old will not come on the cheap as he has a reported release clause of €100 million (£83m/$107m) in his contract. Despite that, reports suggest he may be allowed in 2025 for as little as around £63m ($81m). Whether United get to the Swedish international first remains to be seen.
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Gyokeres, who scored a whopping 66 goals in 68 games for Sporting under Amorim, will hope to deliver more silverware for the Portuguese giants this season. Then, the transfer rumours will go into overdrive.