Manchester United are on the lookout for a top striker this summer and could now offer a large weekly wage to a prolific but much cheaper Viktor Gyokeres alternative, according to reports.
Viktor Gyokeres is a name that won’t go away for Manchester United, albeit it appears that his price is growing by the day as Sporting CP show reluctance to let him leave for anything less than an absolute premium.
Sharing quotes from club president Frederico Varandas, Fabrizio Romano has given a further insight regarding how the Portuguese champions plan to deal with interest in their star striker this summer.
On top of a bombshell admission from Varandas, Gyokeres is mooted to have a release clause of around £85 million in the current exchange rate that his club want to be paid in full, which is said to be a violation of a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ between both parties.
Finding it hard to break through on that front, Manchester United have also turned to Genk’s Tolu Arokodare as a striking option who could arrive for a much cheaper fee.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and West Ham attacker Mohammed Kudus have also been profiled by Amorim’s men, signalling they are extending their search far and wide for the next centre-forward to lead their line.
Still, Gyokeres was thought by many at the start of the window to be Manchester United’s number one target due to his pre-existing relationship with the manager, but they now may be willing that mantle to someone else if reports are to be believed.
Manchester United set to offer large salary to Moise Kean
According to Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United will make Fiorentina striker Moise Kean one of their top earners if they can meet his £44 million release clause, which is set to expire after the first two weeks of July.
Coming in at over £40 million cheaper than Gyokeres, the Italy international registered 25 goals last campaign and three assists inside 44 appearances across all competitions.
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Saudi outfit Al-Qadsiah and Turkish giants Fenerbahce are also keen to bring the former Everton man to their own parishes, potentially offering up some difficult competition that Manchester United may need to outstrip financially to conclude a deal.
The Red Devils scouted Kean extensively last season and could be forced to move on to cheaper targets if they can’t find an agreement on Gyokeres.
Although Kean doesn’t spring to mind as an obvious contender, his showings of late in Italy may indicate he is an ideal solution to take on the role of being number one striker at Manchester United.
