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Man Utd 'target' shock free transfer after accepting defeat in race to sign Viktor Gyokeres

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Published 11:39 6 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Man Utd 'target' shock free transfer after accepting defeat in race to sign Viktor Gyokeres

Manchester United are plotting a move for a former Premier League forward.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Manchester United are making a shock move to sign a free agent after accepting defeat in the Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga.

Man United have recruited Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon this summer and remain in the market for new players ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Bryan Mbeumo is on Ruben Amorim's radar, with Man United yet to reach a deal with Brentford, who rejected an improved bid worth £62.5 million last month.

A new No.9 is also high on Amorim's transfer wish-list following the form of Rasmus Hojlund, who struggled in front of goal last season.

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Hojlund, who cost £72 million from Atalanta in the summer of 2023, scored just four league goals as he had a difficult campaign.

Man United had looked at Gyokeres following his prolific form at Sporting CP, where he has bagged 97 goals in 102 matches since signing from Coventry City.

Manchester United wanted to sign Viktor Gyokeres but his preferred destination is Arsenal. Image: Getty
Manchester United wanted to sign Viktor Gyokeres but his preferred destination is Arsenal. Image: Getty

Gyokeres worked with Amorim, who was hoping to reunite with him at Old Trafford.

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But the Swede is angling for a move to Arsenal, having turned down two lucrative offers.

He wants to move to the Emirates, with sporting director Andrea Berta thought to be leading discussions.

Man United make shock move to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Man United have now identified Calvert-Lewin as the club juggle their finances and try to build a new forward line.

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That's according to The Sun, who claim the Red Devils have reached out to the 28-year-old about the possibility of a surprise move this summer.

Calvert-Lewin is available on a free transfer after being released this week.

His contract at Everton expired, bringing an end to his nine-year spell.

Manchester United are making a shock move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Image: Getty
Manchester United are making a shock move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Image: Getty

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Per the report, Man United believe Calvert-Lewin has the qualities they lack.

They could offer him a lucrative contract, including bonuses for appearances.

Calvert-Lewin scored 57 league goals for Everton during his time at the club.

He scored an impressive 16 goals in 33 games in the 2020/21 term and was in-demand following his performances.

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But he netted just three goals last season in an injury-hit campaign.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Manchester United, Football, Viktor Gyokeres, Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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