The 26-year-old striker, who has netted 26 goals in 22 games for Sporting CP this season, is reported to have decided on his preferred future club.
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According to The Sun, Gyokeres has “his heart set” on joining Manchester United for a reunion with former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim and a move to the Premier League.
The Swede has a significant €100 million (£83m) release clause in his contract at Estadio Jose Alvalade, but Sporting are likely to accept a deal around €70 million (£58m).
Although Gyokeres hasn’t publicly disclosed his club preference, he hinted at his ambitions in an interview after winning the Guldbollen award for the best male Swedish player in Europe earlier this week.
“I don’t play in the Premier League like others do, but I have done the best I can where I am,” he told Marca. “I also showed it in Europe, in the Champions League and with the national team, so it was not just in Portugal.”
When prodded about his future, Gyokeres refused to rule out a transfer move.
“We will see,” he added. “There are many rumours circulating, but we are in the middle of the season and there are still many months left. We will see when the time comes what will happen.”
The Swede was also asked where he sees himself playing in four years time, at 30. He said: “Playing for one of the best teams in Europe. That is the objective.”
Ruben Amorim has stated that he will not attempt to sign Gyokeres during the January transfer window.
Prior to joining Manchester United, Amorim was questioned about the possibility of reuniting with the striker in Manchester.
“No, no, no,” he replied. “I cannot be funny with that in this moment. It was tough for me to leave, if I start joking about that with Gyokeres, I’ll have problems. This is my city, this is my country, I will respect.”
He added: “Viktor has to stay until the end of the season and then his life is going, maybe, somewhere else.”
