Fabrizio Romano confirms Gyokeres-Man Utd plans

Carlo Garganese

Updated: 25 Jun 2025 13:20 BST
4 min read

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Viktor Gyokeres doesn't want to join Manchester United.

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Gyokeres is in the middle of a war with Sporting Lisbon as he tries to push through a move to Arsenal.

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Man Utd have also been trying to sign Gyokeres this summer but there have been widespread reports that the Sweden striker is only interested in a move to Arsenal.

This has now been confirmed by Romano.

What did Romano say?

“Viktor Gyokeres’ priority remains Arsenal. He wants to go to Arsenal and play Champions League football,” Romano said.

“He never rejected Manchester United but he told them his priority would be Arsenal. So let’s follow the Gyokeres-Benjamin Sesko situation at Arsenal, which is still ongoing."

Romano also added that Gyokeres is considering going on strike in order to get his move to Arsenal.

“We can confirm reports from Portugal that Gyokeres has told Sporting that he doesn’t want to play for them any more. He wants to go," Romano said.

"He doesn’t even want to train if the situation continues like this. He wants his exit pact to be respected. And so now it’s on Sporting to find a solution.”

Arsenal have been unable to complete a deal for Gyokeres because Sporting Lisbon have been demanding a bigger than expected transfer fee.

A public war has erupted between the player’s entourage and his club over his asking price.

Gyokeres’ agents claim that Sporting broke a promise to sell him for €60m plus €10m in bonuses this summer, while Sporting have denied a promise was ever made.

Consequently, Arsenal have been simultaneously working on a deal for Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko and would sign him if the problems surrounding Gyokeres can't be sorted.

Gyokeres is the hottest striking property around right now after having an incredible season, scoring 54 goals in 52 games in all competitions, and leading Sporting to another league title.

This follows on from his brilliant form from last season for Sporting where he scored 43 goals in all competitions for his club.

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