Manchester United have reportedly been informed that Sporting Lisbon may be compelled to offload striker Viktor Gyokeres due to financial necessities.
Linked with a move to Old Trafford, the Swedish forward's situation has become more intriguing following the appointment of his former manager Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.
Although Amorim has pledged not to disrupt his old team in the January window out of respect, he has not dismissed the possibility of a future bid for Gyokeres.
The financial disparity between the two clubs might play into United's hands, according to former Premier League defender Jose Fonte in a discussion with JeffBet. READ MORE: Ineos have perfect opportunity to show they're ready to change Manchester United READ MORE: Erik ten Hag told Manchester United mistake will rule him out of future job "Portuguese clubs have got no option but to sell for the right price," he said. "We need to sell.
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