Viktor Gyokeres to Man United transfer drama explained as tensions rise and messages 'exchanged'

The future of striker Viktor Gyokeres has become a hot topic filled with drama recently, as rumours persist about a possible move to Manchester United.

The 27-year-old forward has been associated with a transfer to the Premier League for some time, with hopes that he would attain his dream move. However, such hopes are diminishing.

Last Sunday, during Sporting's General Assembly at Estadio Jose Alvalade, queries regarding Gyokeres' future became a focal point. "Sporting is very calm about Gyokeres, Sporting does not need to sell Gyokeres," Varandas proclaimed.

"We have already passed the stage where we had to sell our best assets. We do not have to sell him. In the same way that we do not have to sell him, we are still sensitive to Viktor's dreams. Sporting has a commitment, made by the president, not to ask for the value of the termination clause and to be reasonable in relation to Viktor's performance last season. If you ask me today, there is a strong possibility that Viktor will leave.

"We have been keeping an eye on the market, I saw a player like [Martin] Zubimendi, who is six months younger than Viktor, go to Arsenal for €65million (£55m). I saw two players being sold in the Premier League - Matheus Cunha and [Bryan] Mbeumo - forwards who do not have the quality of Viktor, in my opinion, were sold for around €70m. We are talking about players who are 26 years old. So, given the demands we are making in relation to Viktor's value, I believe he could leave, unless he has the worst agent in the world. Which I find hard to believe. I won't say what the price we asked for. It was communicated to the agent.

Varandas continued: "But I can guarantee that Viktor will not leave for €60million plus €10million. Viktor