Usain Bolt expressed disappointment after Viktor Gyokeres turned down a move to Manchester United despite strong interest from the club.
Usain Bolt is among the thousands of fans heartbroken following Viktor Gyokeres’ decision to reject Manchester United.
Manchester United have been strongly linked with the 27-year-old Swedish international after his prolific season helped propel Sporting CP to another league title. He scored 54 goals in 52 matches for the Portuguese side this season.
The Red Devils were reportedly ready to sign off on a £ 60 million transfer swoop for Viktor Gyokeres, but Sporting's president, Frederico Varandas, has refuted claims that the striker would accept as low as £59 million.
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Usain Bolt Really Wanted Viktor Gyokeres Signed
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Usain Bolt, speaking to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, revealed that he would like to see Viktor Gyokeres playing at Old Trafford.
The fastest man alive pointed out that he has since been following the 27-year-old and is impressed by his style of play.
“I would like to see him at Manchester United. I think it is close to happening, precisely because of Amorim. I think he will sign,” Usain Bolt said.
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“There seems to be a small problem with the amount they (Sporting) are asking for Gyokeres, but we hope to be able to pay and complete the deal.”
Usain Bolt also expressed optimism about Manchester United’s chances next season, despite their turbulent 2024/25 campaign.
Manchester United finished 15th on the Premier League table with 42 points after losing 18 of their matches.
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Arsenal React After Viktor Gyokeres Turns Down Manchester United
Arsenal have responded after Viktor Gyokeres rejected a move to Manchester United.
“Next season will be good, I think we will be good, I think we will be better. And in two years we will be fine,” Usain Bolt said.
“We’ll see what happens. I’m looking forward to his (Gyokeres) arrival, because we need consistent strikers.”
Usain Bolt also urged Manchester United to consider signing Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman.