Manchester, 20 July 2025 – Manchester United are not in the running for Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres, despite ongoing speculation linking the Swedish international with a Premier League move.
Sources close to the club have confirmed that United have not submitted any offer for the prolific striker and, crucially, have no current plans to do so. This clarification puts to rest recent rumours suggesting the Red Devils were preparing to enter the race for the 27-year-old.
Gyökeres, who scored 54 times in 52 appearances for Sporting last season, remains a hot property this summer. However, it is Arsenal who appear to be firmly in the driving seat. Talks between the Gunners and Sporting are said to be at an advanced stage, with a breakthrough in negotiations expected in the near future.
The north London club have long admired Gyökeres’ physicality, movement, and finishing ability, viewing him as a player who can add a new dimension to Mikel Arteta’s attacking setup. With Champions League football secured and a renewed title push on the horizon, Arsenal are eager to finalise their forward reinforcement early in the window.
For Manchester United, their focus remains elsewhere as they continue to reshape the squad under Ruben Amorim. Despite needing attacking reinforcements, the club appear to be pursuing alternative targets as they seek value and balance across multiple positions.
As things stand, the path appears clear for Arsenal to secure Gyökeres’ signature, barring any late twists.