According to a Portuguese outlet relationship Documentation, Viktor Gyökeres, who shares the same Agent as LinDelöf Hasan Cointkaya, was discouraged by the way Lindelöf was gradually eliminated at Old Trafford. Despite Lindelöf’s desire to stay and continue to contribute to the club, Manchester United opted in order not to extend his contract, a decision that according to what has been frustrated Cininkaya and influenced Gyökeres’ prospects.
🇸🇪 Lindelof Fallout Costs United Gyokeres Deal 😬⚽
Viktor Gyokeres rejected Man United in part because of how Ruben Amorim treated the Swedish colleague Victor Lindelof.
Has this acid relationship blocked a crucial transfer for United? 🤔👇
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The attacker had been identified as a main goal for United before the 2025/26 season. His ability with the goal score, in particular during his period at Sporting Lisbon, where he scored 54 goals in 52 appearances during the most recent campaign, made him an extraordinary candidate for the United’s forward line. Previously he played under the manager Rúben Amorim in Sporting, further connecting it to the club transfer strategy.
However, the situation surrounding Lindelöf, according to reports, has put a shadow on the negotiations. LinDelöf, who entered United in 2017 by Benfica for £ 31 million, made 284 appearances in all competitions. Its role has decreased significantly in the most recent season, with only 25 games, the lowest since it arrived in England. With his contract expiring this summer, United has chosen not to renew it.
Gyökeres’ refusal now leaves Manchester United Looking for alternative attack options. In the meantime, Arsenal It is said that the tender for the signing of the attacker is guiding, with Juventus also monitor the situation up close. ArsenalThe research includes a transfer commission proposed of 63.5 million euros with additional bonuses and according to Gyökeeres reports is open to the move.
The development underlines the increasingly complex dynamics in high-level football, in which relations with the player-agent and the internal decisions of the club can significantly influence the results of the transfer.
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