Viktor Gyokeres ready to perform full 180 on his future and it changes everything for Arsenal and Man Utd

Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly ready to ‘change his mind’ on which club he wants to join his summer.

Gyokeres, 27, has been heavily linked with several clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester United, having impressed by netting 54 goals in 52 appearances for Sporting CP.

It was widely reported that the Sweden international, who is contracted to Sporting until June 2028, initially preferred a potential move to the Gunners due to them being involved in next season’s Champions League, with reports from talkSPORT’s Alex Crook claiming that he told his close friends and family that he wants to join the London club.

Last week, Crook said: "I had a message 24 hours or so ago suggesting that Viktor Gyokeres has told friends and family he expects to join Arsenal.

Viktor Gyokeres is expected to leave Sporting Clube de Portugal this summer (Image:Getty)

"We know that Manchester United are interested in signing him as well, obviously, there is that pre-existing relationship with Ruben Amorim.

"But Arsenal can offer Champions League football, maybe can offer a tilt at the title next season.

"But Sporting are going to play hardball, there's been a fallout between Gyokeres and the club because his agent has suggested that they had a gentleman's agreement he could leave for £60million, I think they're looking for nearer £80m.”

Then, earlier this week, Portuguese outlet Record, relayed by Sport Witness, released a shock report claiming that Gyokeres had made a phone call to Sporting’s sporting director Frederico Varandas stating his intention to leave the club for Arsenal.

Ruben Amorim and Viktor Gyokeres (Credit:Getty)

But a huge twist has now emerged. As reported by The Mirror, Arsenal’s preferred option is RB Leipzig and Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, who was also linked with the Gunners last summer.

The report suggests that this could now open the door for Man United to ramp up their interest in Gyokeres, who has previously worked under head coach Ruben Amorim during his time in Lisbon.

Gyokeres is “increasingly aware that his best bet this summer may be to reunite with former boss Amorim, and intermediaries have made contact on the player's behalf to signal” that he is ready for a move to Old Trafford.

But he may have to wait for United to sell players in order to fund the move.