MANCHESTER UNITED have made an initial approach for Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports.
The striker scored 66 goals for Ruben Amorim when the pair worked together at Sporting.
In total, he boasts a staggering record of 97 goals in 102 appearances for the Portuguese giants.
Gyokeres, 27, has an £84million release clause in his contract at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
However, Sky Sports News report United contacted Sporting to enquire about the Swedish international.
But as revealed by SunSport, it is understood Gyokeres had a gentlemen’s agreement with Sporting that he can leave for around £58-60m.
And Amorim is desperate to be reunited with the striker – with his current No9s Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggling for goals.
Hojlund has been linked with an exit away from Old Trafford with Inter Milan reportedly keen to offer £40m.
But he told Danish media this weekend that he has no intention of leaving.
The ex-Atalanta man said: “I have a contract until 2030, so I expect to play for Manchester United.
“I’m looking forward to going on a summer holiday and then I’m fully dedicated to the project that’s underway.
“I know I can’t get much out of reading things.
“I know what the facts are – and that is that I have a contract with Manchester United until 2030.
“I expect to play there, so I’m just getting ready for a summer holiday and then hopefully a good pre-season.”
United cannot offer Gyokeres any European football next season – let alone Champions League football.
But Amorim will hope his personal connection can entice Gyokeres, who is also wanted by Arsenal.
Amorim has already completed his £62.5m transfer from Wolves.
And the Red Devils also remain keen on landing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.
However, that deal has hit complications with Tottenham set to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager.
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