PSG drop out of Viktor Gyokeres race! Why Arsenal & Man Utd have one less rival to worry about in transfer pursuit of Sporting CP hitman

The Sweden international forward is one of the most sought-after players in the world at the moment having displayed spectacular form for Sporting CP in the 2024-25 campaign. Gyokeres has scored 24 goals and recorded four assists in 21 appearances across all competitions and has attracted interest from several top European clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal.

It is believed that Ligue 1 champions PSG were at one point keen on signing the striker and their sporting director Luis Campos reportedly contacted the player's representatives to get ahead in the title race. However, Foot Mercato reports that once Campos came back to Paris and got in touch with manager Luis Enrique, the Spanish coach rejected the idea of signing the striker.

Enrique's rejection of the 26-year-old attacker has come as a huge boost for the Gunners and the Red Devils in their transfer pursuit of the player. United have reportedly opened talks with Sporting CP and are hopeful of reuniting Gyokeres with Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

Gyokeres will hope to continue hitting the back of the net as top European clubs hover. He will be next seen in action on Thursday night as the Portuguese giants take on Moreirense in a Liga Portugal clash.