Viktor Gyokeres is determined to force through a move to the Premier League this summer, talkSPORT understands.
Arsenal and Manchester United have both held talks with Gyokeres’ advisers.
AFPA two-horse race has formed in the chase to sign Gyokeres this summer[/caption] Arsenal and United have both held talks with the striker’s representativesAFPIt comes after the Swedish striker posted a cryptic message to social media amid speculation surrounding his future.
His remarks appeared to be in response to the Sporting Lisbon president’s claim the club would not be accepting a low fee for Gyokeres.
Previous indications had suggested the Portuguese side would accept a bid around £65million, some way below his £85million release clause.
Frederico Varandas told reporters: “I don’t know if it is going to be 40, 60, or 80. What I can guarantee is I won’t demand 100 million euros (£85m).
“I didn’t speak to the agent again after that, I never spoke to the player about exits or figures. Now I see in the press that the agent is releasing information.
“I want to make something clear: Sporting has good judgement and sticks to its word.
“Gyokeres has scored 63 goals and made 10 assists. A fantastic performance. Easily among the best players to grace Portuguese pitches. And Sporting will not demand the release clause.
“Sporting will not accept blackmail or insults now. One thing is certain: Sporting will not accept 60 million plus 10 (£51.5 plus £8.5m). As of today, Sporting has not received any proposal for Gyokeres.”
Sharing his thoughts on the saga, Gyokeres wrote on Instagram: “There is a lot of talk at the moment, most of it is false.
“I will speak when the time is right.”
Gyokeres is determined to force through a move away from SportingGetty GettyArsenal have also shown an interest in RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko as an alternative[/caption]The 27-year-old is understood to be open to joining United even though the Red Devils cannot offer Champions League football.
Arsenal are also amongst the front-runners for his signature ahead of next season.
The Gunners have also held talks with RB Leipzig over alternative target Benjamin Sesko as they eye a new striker.
Gyokeres still has three years remaining on his Sporting deal, having signed for the club from Coventry in 2023.
However, the Sky Blues will not receive anything from a potential sale this summer.
Coventry previously sold their sell-on clause early in order to fund their squad at the start of last season.
Gyokeres has scored 97 goals in 102 appearances since across all competitions since joining Sporting.
Those strikes include 39 league goals to fire the club to their 21st title last term.
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