Manchester United’s pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres has collapsed, and the striker’s controversial exit clause could now spark a major standoff between Sporting CP and the player’s

Viktor Gyokeres has turned down a summer move to Manchester United with the Sporting CP star ready to join Arsenal. Ruben Amorim is eager to sign a centre forward this summer as part of his Old Trafford rebuild and wants a reunion with his former Sporting star in Manchester.

Gyokeres, 27, has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United after bagging 54 goals in 52 matches last season. After already signing Matheus Cunha and pursuing Bryan Mbeumo, Ruben Amorim is keen to boost his attacking options with the purchase of a new centre-forward.

Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas has released an explosive statement about Viktor Gyokeres after he reportedly went on 'strike' amid intense transfer speculation. Gyokeres enjoyed an ultra-prolific campaign last season, scoring an impressive 54 goals in 52 games across all competitions.