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Gyokeres Deal Becomes Litmus Test for Man Utd’s Transfer Intentions

As the summer transfer window picks up pace, one narrative has dominated conversation across The United Stand community: the possibility of Viktor Gyokeres joining Manchester United. Speaking on the latest podcast episode, Mark Goldbridge was unequivocal — this is the deal that will define the window and the direction of the club.

Gyokeres shows preference for Man Utd

“Ben Jacobs said on the show this morning that Gyokeres, if Man United can find the money, he’d be open to the deal,” Goldbridge stated with a mixture of urgency and cautious optimism. “That update puts it completely and utterly on the club.”

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What’s made this revelation especially powerful for fans is Gyokeres’ clear willingness to reunite with Ruben Amorim — even in the absence of Champions League football. “The Amorim factor would get him to United without Champions League football,” said Goldbridge. “So, you’re telling me if we had 70 million euros, we could buy him? That’s what you’re telling me?”

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Time to act or risk regret

Throughout the show, Goldbridge circled back to one theme — if United fail to act decisively now, they’ll only have themselves to blame. “We’ve just got to find the money. So, find the bloody money. Simple as that.” He even floated the idea that selling Bruno Fernandes could have funded the move: “I would take Gyokeres and what would effectively be 38 million and send Bruno to Saudi.”

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There’s a simmering frustration that the club has the solution in front of them but may hesitate. “We better bloody get Gyokeres because knowing we can get him, but we might not have the money, will piss me off if it’s all because we kept Bruno.”

Symbolic value beyond the striker role

Gyokeres’ arrival would not only fill a crucial position but serve as a marker of the club’s ambition. “If they get Gyokeres, all bets are off,” Goldbridge claimed. “It would be absolutely fantastic.” He framed the striker as a more difficult, meaningful target compared to other straightforward signings: “You get me Gyokeres, now we’re talking. That’s the acid test for me.”

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Goldbridge also questioned the club’s logic on transfer priorities: “You don’t want to sell Bruno for 100 million. You don’t want to sell Mainoo for 50 million. But you’re pleading poverty and raising ticket prices?”

Arsenal’s interest adds urgency

Complicating matters further, Arsenal are also in the mix. “Arsenal haven’t chosen between Sesko and Gyokeres. They’re lining both deals up,” said Goldbridge, citing insights from Ben Jacobs. The implication is clear: delay could cost United their top target.

Still, Goldbridge ended on a note of hope. “I think we’re going to get him. I really feel we’re going to get him.” That sentiment echoes a broader belief that United have the edge — if they act decisively.