Man Utd are hoping to beat Arsenal to the signing of Sporting's Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres this summer.
Gyokeres is one of the most in-demand centre-forwards in the world after registering an incredible 85 goals in 92 appearances since joining the Portuguese club in July 2023.
Pundit Mark Lawrenson has now claimed that United are guaranteed to win the race for Gyokeres if he leaves Sporting in the next transfer window.
“Arsenal signing Victor Gyokeres would be the final piece of the jigsaw they’d need to win the Premier League,” he said
“However, if the player is choosing between Arsenal or Manchester United, then I think he’s choosing United as he’s got a mate there straight away in Ruben Amorim and the manager already knows exactly how to get the best out of him.
“I can’t see him going anywhere else other than Manchester United, regardless of money. Despite them not having European football next season. If Amorim wants him, he’ll get him.”
