The Gyokeres Paradox

Despite his incredibly impressive goal-scoring record last season, striker Viktor Gyokeres is having difficulty finding a new club in this summer's transfer window.

Viktor Gyokeres is currently the focus of attention with transfer rumors linking him to top Premier League clubs.

According to A Bola , Gyokeres is ready to change his mind about which team he wants to join this summer. Initially, the Swedish player was linked with Arsenal and Manchester United. The 27-year-old striker himself also wants to join a Premier League club.

However, with Arsenal and Manchester United showing little interest, Gyokeres's move to the Premier League has become difficult. According to The Guardian , Arsenal's priority target is now RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are trying to sign Bryan Mbeumo, and Gyokeres is not a priority target for the "Red Devils" at the moment. Therefore, Gyokeres is considering other teams in this summer transfer window.

Juventus, Dortmund, or even Real Madrid could be potential destinations for the Swedish player. However, Marca revealed that Real Madrid have rejected the possibility of signing Gyokeres, even though the player's agent is said to have contacted the Spanish club's management.

This puts Gyokeres in a difficult position, as the player has put pressure on Sporting CP's management. According to Record , Gyokeres has stated that he will not return to training unless the Portuguese club facilitates his departure.

Initially, there was reportedly an informal verbal agreement between the two sides, with Sporting willing to let Gyokeres go for a fee of 70 million euros. But now, Sporting wants to receive 100 million euros, the amount of his release clause.

President Varandas denies the existence of any agreement, further escalating tensions between the two sides. The Swedish player, who is currently under contract with Sporting CP until June 2028, impressed last season, scoring 54 goals in 52 appearances for the Portuguese club.

However, major European clubs are not willing to spend too much money on this striker. At 27 years old, Gyokeres is an investment unlikely to yield a profit in the future for big clubs. Furthermore, the fact that he has only shone in Portuguese football also makes many big teams skeptical about his potential.

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Source: https://znews.vn/nghich-ly-cua-gyokeres-post1563996.html