Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on Liverpool’s move to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres in his exclusive
Liverpool are pushing to strengthen their squad this summer after winning the Premier League in Arne Slot’s debut season. The Reds have already spent big—bringing in Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez—and they’re still not done.
One key area left to address is the striker position. While Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is seen as the dream signing, a move seems unlikely right now, with the Magpies making it clear they’re not open to selling.
That’s led to speculation linking Liverpool with Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has played down those rumours. He says he hasn’t heard of any talks taking place and that Gyokeres still has his sights set on a move to Arsenal.
The Swedish striker, who’s been on fire in Portugal with 97 goals in 102 games, is expected to leave Sporting this summer. There’s tension between him and the club’s president after a falling-out over a supposed gentleman’s agreement to let him leave for a lower fee.
That disagreement has reportedly delayed a deal with Arsenal, and while Manchester United are also interested—partly due to his connection with Ruben Amorim—Liverpool’s name has been mentioned too. Still, despite the reports, the word is that Liverpool aren’t actively pursuing Gyokeres right now.
As it stands, the Reds may be eyeing other targets for that No.9 role.