Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged Viktor Gyokeres to make his intentions clear and “trigger a nightmare” at Sporting if he desires to safe a Premier League transfer this summer season. The 27-year-old striker has dazzled in Portugal, scoring 97 objectives in 102 video games for Sporting throughout two seasons, attracting consideration from high English golf equipment.
Regardless of curiosity from Arsenal and Manchester United, Gyokeres’ switch is presently stalled by Sporting president Frederico Varandas. Varandas disputes claims from the participant’s camp a couple of £59 million launch settlement, denying any such gentleman’s deal exists.
Ferdinand mirrored on his personal expertise at Leeds, the place he pushed for a transfer as soon as curiosity from Manchester United emerged. “I went to Peter Ridsdale and stated, ‘Let’s get a deal finished,’” Ferdinand stated, emphasizing that Gyokeres ought to be pushing equally to drive a switch.
Whereas impressed by Gyokeres’ prolific scoring document in Portugal, Ferdinand stays cautious in regards to the Swede’s readiness for the Premier League. He believes United ought to prioritize signing a confirmed and skilled No.9, citing Gyokeres’ must show himself in opposition to bodily demanding opponents in Europe’s high competitions.
Gyokeres has remained tight-lipped amid the swirling switch rumors, telling followers on Instagram he’ll “communicate when the time is true.” Sporting’s supervisor Rui Borges praised the striker’s dedication to the membership, describing him as “obsessed” with scoring and “the most effective striker in Europe” based mostly on his numbers.
Gyokeres is presently contracted to Sporting till 2028, and whereas the membership expects to lose him, they consider he’ll stay totally devoted to the crew till any transfer occurs. For now, the striker’s subsequent steps stay unsure as talks between the participant, Sporting, and Premier League sides proceed.
