Unveiled exclusive by Fabrizio Romano: The reasons a forward player is not currently Manchester United's top transfer focus
Manchester United fans are eagerly anticipating the summer transfer window in 2025, as reports suggest that the club is targeting players from Portuguese powerhouse Sporting CP. According to leading journalist Fabrizio Romano, United's manager, Ruben Amorim, is likely to pursue some of his former players during the summer transfer window.
Among the players being monitored by United scouts is Sporting's prolific striker, Viktor Gyokeres. With an impressive tally of 97 goals in 102 appearances for the Lisbon-based club, Gyokeres has caught the attention of several top teams, including Juventus. However, United's interest is complicated by competition and the possibility of Sporting valuing Gyokeres above his €100 million exit clause.
Another reported target is attacking midfielder Pedro Goncalves, a player familiar to Amorim from their time together at Sporting. Goncalves, who could potentially fit as an attacking No. 10 in United's squad, is seen as a valuable addition to bolster United's attacking options.
United's transfer strategy for the summer involves selling high-wage players like Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Alejandro Garnacho to finance these and other transfers. The club values Goncalves around £70 million, but they expect to raise at least £100 million from the potential sale of captain Bruno Fernandes, possibly to Saudi Arabia, to help fund this pursuit.
Sporting, who are currently in an excellent position to claim the league title, have expressed no intention of letting their star players leave in January. The club's recent victory over Manchester City showcases their potential as candidates for Europe's top prize. Moreover, Sporting hopes to win the league title this season, and they do not want to lose any more players in the middle of the season, as they aim to achieve this goal.
There was a gentleman's agreement between Manchester United and Sporting that United would not bring in any Sporting players in January. This agreement was made to prevent Sporting from losing more players in the middle of the season, as they aim to win the title this season.
As Amorim settles in at Manchester United, fans hope he can bring the glory days back to the club. With the summer transfer window fast approaching, United fans eagerly await the potential arrival of Gyokeres and Goncalves, as part of a wider squad overhaul under Amorim's guidance.
The Manchester United blog is buzzing with the news that the club may pursue Portugal's Pedro Goncalves, an attacking midfielder from Sporting, as a transfer target. United fans are optimistic about this prospect, especially since Goncalves played under the club's new manager, Ruben Amorim, at Sporting.
In the same vein, Viktor Gyokeres, a prolific striker from Sporting CP, has garnered interest from United's scouts. With Gyokeres being a desired player for several top teams, the potential transferHowever, United's pursuit of Gyokeres could face competition and a challenging financial scenario due to Sporting valuing him above his €100 million exit clause.
