Bruno Fernandes should witness Manchester United demonstrating ambition by pursuing a deal for Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP this summer.
Following Manchester United’s 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, the Portuguese midfielder is rumored to be leaving Old Trafford. Sources from GIVEMESPORT report that Al-Hilal has issued a 72-hour deadline for the 30-year-old to decide on a transfer to the Saudi Pro League club.
Fernandes joined United in January 2020 for an initial fee of £46.6m. He has been instrumental during a challenging time for the club, and there would be no blame directed at him if he chose to leave, especially with a whopping £700,000 weekly offer on the table.
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If Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS aspire to build a team around Fernandes and signal their intention to mend the damage from last season’s disastrous campaign, they must nail their recruitment strategy. Acquiring the best striker in the market starts with Gyokeres.
Rasmus Hojlund has disappointed as a signing for United, but the blame is not solely his. The club invested £72m in hopes he could lead the line last summer, but so far, he has managed only four goals in 31 league appearances this season despite Fernandes’ exceptional playmaking abilities.
The arrival of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for £36.5m seems increasingly misguided, as he was not the potent number 9 the club required prior to Amorim’s appointment as manager.
Amorim’s impact on developing Gyokeres into one of Europe’s standout forwards should not be overlooked. He played a crucial role in bringing Gyokeres to Sporting in the summer of 2023, and discussions have arisen about the player contemplating his future with Amorim leaving for Manchester United.
Fernandes has expressed support for Amorim but shares concerns about the club’s direction after failing to qualify for the Champions League and finishing 15th in the league. If INEOS intends to reassure Fernandes about their plans for the club’s future, signing Gyokeres would be a significant step forward.
