Why Ruben Amorim May Have Cost Man United Star Signing

Ruben Amorim Reportedly Behind Viktor Gyokeres Manchester United Snub

Why Ruben Amorim May Have Cost Man United Star Signing

Abigael Wafula 06:30 - 22.07.2025

Ruben Amorim's role at Manchester United may have quietly influenced Viktor Gyokeres' decision to walk away.

Manchester United's pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres may have been hampered by how they handled another Swedish player, Victor Lindelof, according to reports.

Manchester United recently bolstered their attack with the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for a fee that could reach £71m.

While this adds firepower, the club is still believed to be searching for a starting striker, given Rasmus Hojlund's struggles at Old Trafford.

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Viktor Gyokeres, who played under current United manager Ruben Amorim at Sporting Lisbon, was considered a potential target. However, the Swedish striker is now reportedly close to joining Arsenal.

Did Ruben Amorim Push Gyokeres Away from Manchester United?

Viktor Gyokeres snubbed Manchester United
Viktor Gyokeres is a target for Arsenal this summer | IMAGO

Portuguese newspaper Record suggests that Manchester United's chances of landing Viktor Gyokeres were damaged by Ruben Amorim's decision to let fellow Swede Victor Lindelof leave on a free transfer.

Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Lindelof share an agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, and the agent's reported frustration over Lindelof's exit may have influenced Gyokeres' decision.

With significant summer spending already on Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, exceeding £130m, Manchester United are now among the biggest spenders in Europe.

This level of expenditure likely necessitates further departures to balance the books and free up funds for additional signings.

Victor Lindelof's departure, while saving on wages, may have had unintended consequences. Marcus Rashford has already agreed a loan move to Barcelona, with the Spanish club covering his full salary.

Other high earners like Anthony and Alejandro Garnacho have also been linked with moves away, indicating a clear effort to trim the squad's wage bill. While offloading players reduces costs, it also carries the risk of weakening the squad.

Players like Marcus Rashford have proven their value at Old Trafford. However, Manchester United's focus on Premier League-proven talent like Mbeumo and Cunha suggests a deliberate strategy.

Further additions, such as rumoured targets Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, could significantly reshape Ruben Amorim's team.

Following a disappointing 15th-place finish last season and a failure to qualify for European competition, significant changes to the squad are perhaps unsurprising.

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