Arsenal must sign Viktor Gyokeres. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
Ruben Amorim was the big star heading into Sporting CP’s match with Estrela Amadora, but Viktor Gyokeres seems to have stolen the limelight as the striker obliterated his rivals with four goals on Friday night .
It was confirmed on Friday that Amorim will become Man United’s new manager on November 11 following the sacking of Erik ten Hag this week. The 39-year-old has signed a contract at Old Trafford until June 2027, with the option of a further year, and will take charge of his first game for United at Ipswich on November 24.
according to Sky Sportsthe Manchester club paid €11 million for the services of the Sporting manager, and while everyone connected with the Portuguese giants was talking about the deal ahead of Friday night’s match with Estrela, the his striker stole the show.
Sporting defeated Amadora 5-1 with Gyokeres scoring his side’s first four goals.
The Swedish international he scored a hat-trick in just 23 minutes in the first half, starting their scoring spree in the 19th minute and ending it with 42 on the clock.
Arsenal are set to sign Viktor Gyokeres next summer
The four goals take Gyokeres’ tally for the season to 20 in 16 games. The 26-year-old has continued his form from the 2023/24 campaign into the current term, as the Sweden international produced 43 goals and 15 assists in 50 games last time out.
This appealed Arsenal’s interest in the summer who are still in the market for a new new issue.
Kai Havertz has stepped up to Mikel Arteta’s role this season, but the German star lacks the goal-scoring instinct of a player like Gyokeres.
The striker is believed to have an £85m release clause in his contract with Sporting, but reported The Express that the Portuguese giants were willing to listen to offers of around £43m. Whatever the share in 2025, Arsenal should pay for it as Gyokeres continues to improve.
