Man Utd told striker transfer target is 'from other world' with 66 goals in 68 games

Manchester United have been put on high alert after a glowing endorsement of a £63m transfer target, described as being "from another world" by a former teammate.

Sporting Lisbon’s prolific striker Viktor Gyokeres, has been a hot topic in the 2025 transfer rumour mill, with United and Arsenal reportedly vying for his signature ahead of the summer window.

Gyokeres, who has scored an astonishing 66 goals in 68 appearances for Sporting since joining under now-United boss Ruben Amorim, has a release clause of £83m but could be available for £63m if negotiations align.

His form has drawn praise from all corners. Speaking to FlashScore, Spanish defender Ivan Fresneda, a former teammate at Sporting, said: "You don’t see many like him. His movement, his finishing, it’s like he’s from another world."

This comes as Amorim, who took the Old Trafford helm in late 2024, has hinted at leveraging his past connection to bring the Swede to Manchester.

Arsenal, meanwhile, see Gyokeres as a potential solution to their need for a clinical No. 9, with Mikel Arteta reportedly unconvinced by current options.

The Gunners’ interest has intensified after missing out on other high-profile strikers like Alexander Isak, whose £120m price tag proved prohibitive. However, they face stiff competition from United, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, all of whom have scouted the 26-year-old extensively this season.

Sporting’s stance remains firm—they’d prefer to keep their talisman until the season’s end—but a £63m bid could test their resolve. Gyokeres himself has stayed coy, saying in a recent Marca interview, "We’ll see what happens. I’m focused on my football." For United and Arsenal, the message is clear: this otherworldly talent won’t come cheap, and the race is heating up.