Liverpool goal Viktor Gyokeres prefers transfer to rivals Arsenal
Liverpool’s curiosity in Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres has been clarified by Fabrizio Romano, who has revealed that regardless of reviews linking the Swedish ahead with a transfer to Anfield, there are at present no energetic negotiations between Liverpool and the participant.
Romano shared the replace on GiveMeSport, stating that whereas Liverpool admire Gyokeres, he’s at present prioritising a transfer to Arsenal ought to he depart Sporting this summer time.
Liverpool’s reported curiosity in Gyokeres got here amid an formidable summer time rebuild following their Premier League title triumph beneath Arne Slot.
The Reds have already damaged their switch spending data with the arrivals of Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez as they give the impression of being to strengthen their squad forward of defending their league title and difficult in Europe.
Arsenal lead Liverpool in Viktor Gyokeres race
They could have to leap into the marketplace for a brand new striker as a result of unsure way forward for Darwin Nunez nevertheless it is probably not to signal Gyokeres, who prefers a transfer to their rivals.
Romano stated:
“I’m not conscious of contacts ongoing for Gyokeres at this stage. His precedence now’s Arsenal, then we are going to see later within the window.”
Romano’s replace means that the Reds might have to look elsewhere in the event that they want to safe a brand new striker this summer time, with Gyokeres’ focus firmly on a possible transfer to Arsenal.
Reds must deal with different targets
For now, it seems that Arsenal are within the driving seat for Gyokeres, whereas Liverpool might pivot in the direction of different striker targets.
The Sporting striker has been in sensational kind for the Portuguese membership and it’s hardly a shock to see among the greatest golf equipment on the planet vying for his signature.
Manchester United have additionally been credited with curiosity in signing the attacker who performed beneath their supervisor Ruben Amorim at Sporting.
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