cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25516888

Gyökeres

Amorim’s ideal striker for his system, as communicated to those in the industry, is one who runs in behind repeatedly, and inevitably there is speculation around a reunion with Viktor Gyokeres, who is expected to leave Sporting CP after this campaign.

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Both Gyokeres and Hojlund also seem to do a lot of walking to save energy for the big sprints. The likeness is an indication that if Amorim can unlock Hojlund’s potential, he could have a centre-forward primed for his system.

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However, it is considered unlikely that Gyokeres follows Amorim to Old Trafford. The Swedish international wants to join a Champions League team and while that is possible for United through winning the Europa League, other more appealing propositions are expected to enter the bidding. Conversely, United would be reluctant to commit that type of money to a player who will turn 27 in June. The club’s strategy is