In a surprising twist to a closely watched transfer saga, Manchester United have reportedly secured a deal for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, according to Bild. While Arsenal were widely considered the frontrunners after weeks of negotiation, the momentum has now shifted dramatically.Despite links to Spanish giants Real Madrid, it seemed Arsenal had the clearest path to the Swedish forward—until now. Reports suggest that Manchester United have moved decisively behind the scenes to finalize an agreement.Looks like both Gyokeres and Delap want European football next season.If we win the Europa League, we’re back in the conversation.So tell me, who are you taking if you had the choice?Gyokeres or Delap? https://t.co/bhsa21Upwz— cold pics of Manchester United (@utdsnaps) April 29, 2025 The development is particularly unexpected given United’s simultaneous pursuit of Matheus Cunha, the Brazilian attacker currently plying his trade in Spain and formerly with Hertha Berlin. The Premier League side is said to be willing to activate Cunha’s 73 million euros release clause, and transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has reported productive talks between the parties.Should both transfers materialize, manager Ruben Amorim—recently appointed at United after his stint at Sporting—reportedly envisions Cunha playing just behind the striker in a 3-4-2-1 system. Amorim’s personal connection to Gyokeres is believed to have played a pivotal role in influencing the player’s decision.Cunha to Manchester in final stagesGyokeres, 26, continues to impress on the pitch. His recent four-goal display against Boavista propelled him past Mohamed Salah in the scoring charts. With 52 goals and 12 assists in 48 appearances this season, his form has drawn interest from across Europe.Despite a 100 millions release clause, sources say United will only pay between 65 and 70 millions, the result of a verbal agreement made between Gyokeres and Sporting that allowed him to remain in Lisbon through the 2024/25 campaign.Gyokeres in the last two seasons:98 games95 goals25 assists120G/A 🔥 🔥 pic.twitter.com/SkIjMSWkzO— Afcander (@afcanderr) April 28, 2025 Still, doubts remain. Some English outlets claim United’s actual focus may lie elsewhere—with Ipswich Town’s rising star Liam Delap reportedly under serious consideration.One thing is certain: if the Gyokeres move is confirmed, it could reshape United’s attacking prospects in a big way.##NAJAVA_MECA_8893853##
