Manchester United hope they have a key advantage over Arsenal in the race to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP - the prolific striker's close relationship with Ruben Amorim. Gyokeres was playing Championship football for Coventry City at the age of 24,

Viktor Gyokeres has been given the green light to join Arsenal after Mikel Arteta made it clear he needs new signings. The Gunners have been keen to sign a new striker this month, with Gyokeres strongly linked. The Swede’s £84m release clause makes him the most attainable target.

And things could be set to heat up in the final weeks of the transfer window, with L’Equipe reporting that Arsenal could be considering a move for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Sweden international has been linked with a host of top clubs having enjoyed a prolific season in Portugal, scoring 21 goals in 17 league games so far this term.

Manchester United are hopeful of holding off competition for Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres to secure a deal in the summer. Arsenal are understood to have raised the striker in discussions over a badly-needed forward signing for January,

The race to sign Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres has taken another twist, with Manchester United confident of beating Arsenal to his signature.

Manchester United are ready to shelve their interest in Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres and wait until the summer to make a move for the in-demand frontman