Manchester United transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres 'upset' as agent 'angered' by manager Ruben Amorim

Published: July 22 2025 | 00:00

Last updated: July 22 2025 | 00:37

Gyokeres 'upset' as agent 'angered' by United and Amorim's treatment of player

Manchester United were said to hold an interest in Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, but a report claims they upset the striker earlier in the transfer window.

Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres is said to have been troubled by how Swedish teammate Victor Lindelof was offloaded by Manchester United.

The Red Devils' secured their second major arrival of the summer transfer window on Monday, when they announced the signing of winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a deal that could rise to £71m.

His acquisition could significantly revamp the squad's attack, though the club are still reported to be in the market for a starting striker considering Rasmus Hojlund has struggled at Old Trafford.

Sporting number nine Gyokeres was thought to be a serious target for boss Ruben Amorim, who previously coached him for the Portuguese side, but the Swede is close to joining Arsenal.

Record claim that United may have had a better chance at signing him had Amorim fought to keep Swedish defender Lindelof, who shares Hasan Cetinkaya as an agent with Gyokeres, but the Portuguese allowed the centre-back's contract to expire without complaint.

Manchester United: Amorim looking to trim Old Trafford squad

The signings of players like Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have set the club back more than £130m, and they rank as Europe's fourth highest spenders so far this summer (£132.8m).

Such expenditure will almost certainly mean that Amorim has to facilitate the exits of a number of current stars in order to spend further, and letting Lindelof leave would have reduced an inflated wage bill.

United winger Marcus Rashford has agreed a loan deal with Barcelona, and the La Liga giants are reportedly set to pay the Englishman's salary in its entirety.

Other high earners such as Anthony and Alejandro Garnacho have been linked with moves away, and it is clear that the Red Devils are hoping to considerably trim their squad.

Are United taking the right approach in the summer transfer window?

By removing established stars, there is a risk that Amorim is weakening his options next season, especially as attackers like Rashford have proven they are capable of making an impact at Old Trafford.

However, the Red Devils' two major signings - Mbeumo and Cunha - have excelled in the Premier League, and perhaps the club have deliberately targeted those with experience in England.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and striker Ollie Watkins have been linked with switches to Old Trafford, and their signatures could help transform Amorim's fortunes.

After United finished 15th in the Premier League last term and failed to qualify for Europe, it is not surprising that the team's hierarchy want to offload several stars.