Bayern Munich keeping tabs on Manchester United top transfer target with £85m release clause: Reports
Manchester United will face competition from Bayern Munich in the race for Viktor Gyokeres, according to journalist Tobi Altschaffl. The Swedish striker has been in red-hot form for Sporting this season, registering 23 goals and four assists from 17 games.
Gyokeres gave the world a stark reminder of his qualities on Tuesday, November 5, scoring a hattrick to help defeat Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League. The 26-year-old has now scored 66 goals and set up 19 more from 67 games for the Portuguese side since joining them in 2022.
The Red Devils are pleased with his efforts and are eyeing him with interest. The Premier League giants have struggled to find the back of the net this season, with new signing Joshua Zirkzee registering just one goal in 15 games.
Manchester United's poor start to the campaign already cost Erik ten Hag his job and the Red Devils have moved quickly to appoint Ruben Amorim as the Dutchman's replacement. Gyokeres has flourished under the Portuguese manager, sparking talk of a possible move to Old Trafford next year.
The presence of Amorim in the dugout would give the Red Devils the edge over Bayern Munich in the race for the Swede. Gyokeres reportedly has an £85m release clause in his deal, but Sporting could let him go for around £50m. The player could be an upgrade on Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund at Manchester United.
When will Ruben Amorim take charge at Manchester United?
New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim will take charge at Old Trafford on November 11. The Portuguese manager was announced as Erik ten Hag's replacement last week, but remains in charge of Sporting for now.
Amorim has transformed Sporting's fortunes since taking charge at Estadio Jose Alvalade in 2020. He has won two league titles, two Taca da Liga titles as well as the Supertaca Candido de Oliveira.
On Tuesday night, he gave Manchester United fans another reason to cheer by overseeing Manchester City's demolition in the Champions League. Amorim will arrive at Old Trafford during the international break, when he will have the chance to assess the squad and acclimatize to his new surroundings.
The Portuguese will be in the dugout for the first time against Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Sunday, November 24, in the Premier League. For now, Ruud van Nistelrooy remains in charge as interim manager of the Red Devils, who next face PAOK in the Europa League on Thursday, November 7.