The summer strategy of United will depend significantly on the outcome of the upcoming Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur. Securing the trophy and qualifying for the Champions League would enhance the Red Devils’ position in the transfer market.
Conversely, should Spurs emerge victorious, United would need to depend on player departures to finance Amorim’s rebuilding efforts. While they could still manage to bring in one or two players without sales, acquiring Gyokeres would be improbable without participation in the Champions League.
David Ornstein reveals Man United retain Gyokeres interest
He said: “There’s Viktor Gyokeres, who is going to be the target for many clubs. Arsenal are taking a serious look at him with their new sporting director, Andrea Berta, a big fan. [There’s] Manchester United with Ruben Amorim, who knows and loves him so much from their time together at Sporting Lisbon.”
What Ruben Amorim has said about potential Gyokeres deal
Asked recently about a possible move for the Sweden international, United boss Amorim insisted that Champions League football should not be a deciding factor for players to move to Old Trafford.
He said: “Gyokeres deal? I didn’t talk to him. But if a player only wants to come to Man United to play Champions League, then he won’t come. We want players who want to represent United, not players who want to play certain competitions.”
This season, goals have posed a significant challenge for United, making the acquisition of a new striker a top priority for the club. Liam Delap is currently the frontrunner, given his £30m release clause and his expressed interest in joining the Red Devils.
However, should United secure the Europa League trophy by next Thursday, they may find themselves in a considerably stronger position. Recent reports indicate that Arsenal has extended an offer to Delap while also planning to pursue Gyokeres. Amorim may require more than one goal-scorer this summer, thus there is nothing preventing United from attempting to attract both Delap and Gyokeres to Old Trafford, contingent upon their success in the Europa League.
Additionally, Manchester United stands to generate significant revenue this summer, as a ‘discontented’ 23-year-old is being targeted by two Premier League competitors.
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