It seems that every summer there is a messy and painful transfer saga that drags on throughout the course of the window. It usually involves Manchester United. Two summers of wrangling with Borussia

United and Arsenal have both held talks for the 27-year-old goal machine but a European giant has burst into the frame, as per a report

Football Insider has learned that Benjamin Sesko remains the priority striker target at Arsenal as the summer transfer window re-opens.

It was at that point that the entire saga took a turn. Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas accused Gyökeres’s agent of “blackmail” and rejected the existence of an agreement which would see the striker sold for well below his €100 million (£85.1 million, $115.4 million) release clause.

Manchester United are in the market for a new No.9 this summer but have seemingly switched their focus from Viktor Gyokeres with the Sweden striker keen on a move to Arsenal

Mark Goldbridge has not given up hope that Manchester United can still sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres. The 27-year-old enjoyed a prolific 2024/25 season, scoring 54 goals and providing 12 assists in 52 appearances for the Portuguese champions.

Victor Osimhen took to social media after Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres reportedly rejected a move to Old Trafford.

Viktor Gyokeres is determined to force through a move to the Premier League this summer, talkSPORT understands. Arsenal and Manchester United have both held talks with Gyokeres’ advisers. It