“I Refused to Join Because of Him!” – Man United’s Top Transfer Target Viktor Gyökeres Reveals Shocking Reason Behind His January Snub
In a stunning twist that has left Manchester United fans both intrigued and excited, Viktor Gyökeres has broken his silence on why he refused to join the Red Devils in January. The Swedish striker, who has been a long-standing transfer target for Erik ten Hag, revealed that a key issue within the Sporting CP squad had kept him from making the move earlier this year.
“I have agreed to join Manchester United since Ruben Amorim has promised to sell that guy,” Gyökeres explained in a candid interview. “He was the reason I refused to join in January.”
Although Gyökeres refrained from naming the player in question, speculation is rife that the “guy” he referred to could be Paulinho, Sporting’s star forward. Tensions between the two strikers had reportedly boiled over earlier in the season, with both players vying for the starting role. Gyökeres, who thrives on being the focal point of the attack, may have been concerned about competing for minutes in a system that didn’t fully suit his style of play.
Now, with Ruben Amorim reportedly set to offload Paulinho, the path is clear for Gyökeres to finally make his dream move to Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag is desperate to bolster his attacking options after a lackluster season that has seen Manchester United struggle to find consistency in front of goal. Gyökeres, known for his physical presence, clinical finishing, and relentless work ethic, could be the perfect fit to lead the line for the Red Devils.
United fans are buzzing at the prospect of seeing Gyökeres in red, but his explosive comments have raised eyebrows. Will his move ignite a new era at Manchester United, or will the ghosts of January resurface to haunt him? Only time w
ill tell.