Report – Man Utd can ‘move forward’ to seal £86.8m signing, wanted by Arsenal, Chelsea

Manchester United want to reinforce their striking department and reports indicate, they can ‘move forward’ to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP.

According to a story published by Correio da Manha yesterday, the Lions want to hold on to the player at least until the end of the campaign to improve their chances of winning the title.

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Premier League clubs are highly interested in signing the Swedish center forward, who has a release clause of £86.8m (100 million euros) in his contract.

CM Jornal claim the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea can ‘move forward’ and pay the £86.8m clause to seal his signing.

Gyokeres is already one of the highest paid players at the club and he takes home around 45,000 euros a week.

Sporting are willing to reward the 25-year-old to ensure he stays until the end of the season. In January, he will only be allowed to leave if the valuation of £86.8m is met.