Manchester United, PSG Transfer Target Praised for Standout Qualities | OneFootball

Manchester United are among several clubs linked to Sporting Lisbon’s standout, Viktor Gyökeres. In an interview, one former teammate reveals the type of player the Swedish standout is and the traits that have allowed him to become successful.

Loïc Tanzi of L’Équipe reported that Paris Saint-Germain are also closely monitoring Gyökeres, with plans to pursue him in the summer of 2025. PSG’s sporting advisor, Luís Campos, has reportedly already reached out to the striker’s representatives.

Meanwhile, The Daily Briefing notes that Manchester United are preparing a move for Gyökeres, with coach Rúben Amorim—who knows the striker well from their time together in Lisbon—leading the push.

The report also suggests that Joshua Zirkzee might be let go to make room for Gyökeres, as the Dutch forward’s future at Old Trafford appears uncertain.

What has allowed Viktor Gyökeres to become a top goal-scorer

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Left-back Jake Bidwell, who previously played alongside Gyökeres at Swansea before teaming up with him again at Coventry, has shared insights into how the 26-year-old developed into the top-level goalscorer he is today.

“If you’d told me then he would have been banging in goals in the Champions League in three or four years’ time I would have found it hard to believe,” Bidwell told the MEN.

“He joined Coventry on loan and then signed for them permanently. All the lads have said when he came back in the summer after signing permanently, he was a different animal.

“He had been working out in the gym all summer, and it was almost like he was a different man. He was still young at the time and growing into himself but the main thing was his belief grew from there.”

Bidwell, still playing for Coventry, praised Gyökeres’ speed, strength, and aggression—qualities that would serve him well in the Premier League or any other top European club if he moves on from Sporting next year.

“With the way he plays as well, with his aggression, the two (qualities) go hand in hand with how well he has done. He all of a sudden realised how quick and strong he was and had the confidence to use it and mixed with the aggression, it’s made him pretty unstoppable.”