Ruben Amorim’s handling of a Manchester United star blew any chances the Red Devils had of signing Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports.
Gyokeres, 27, has been linked with a move from Sporting Lisbon for much of the transfer window with Arsenal currently in pole position for his signature.
According to Portuguese outlet Record, Gyokeres was upset with the manner in which Amorim jettisoned his Swedish compatriot Victor Lindelof.
The two players share the same agent in Turkish businessman Hasan Cetinkaya, with Lindelof said to have maintained a desire to remain at Old Trafford had he been offered a new deal by the club.
Cetinkaya was also allegedly angered by Amorim’s treatment of the centre-back given that he persuaded Gyokeres to work under the current United boss at Sporting.
Gyokeres chose the Portuguese side despite offers from eight Premier League clubs claimed to have been interested in him in the summer of 2023.
Ruben Amorim was reportedly responsible for Viktor Gyokeres opting not to move to Manchester United
Gyokeres has been agitating for a move away from Sporting Lisbon throughout the summer
Competition for his signature came after an impressive two-year spell at Championship side Coventry City.
That saw Sporting break their transfer record as they spent £18million to sign him from the Sky Blues.
But he now looks to be on the move again after already refusing to train as he seeks a move away from the Portuguese capital following a remarkable scoring record of 68 goals in 66 league appearances across two campaigns.
Amorim’s side did appear to be contenders but a lack of Champions League football, uncertainty over the club’s financial situation and Gyokeres’ lack of conviction over the state of a team that finished 15th in the Premier League put them out of the race.
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