Manchester United are now expected to accelerate talks to sign a “fantastic” forward, who is set to be available for a fee of £35m, according to a report.
Man Utd set to miss out on Gyokeres
It was always going to be a tall order to convince Viktor Gyokeres to move to Old Trafford, having missed out on Champions League Football, and it now appears as though the striker is edging closer to joining one of Man United’s Premier League rivals.
As such, the Red Devils will likely need to move on to alternative targets, and they have identified a number of potential options, many of whom have experience in the Premier League.
Player
Current club
Goals in 2024-25
Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa
17
Dusan Vlahovic
Juventus
15
Ivan Toney
Al-Ahli
30
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Free agent
3
Victor Osimhen
Napoli
37
According to a report from Spain, Man United are also expected to accelerate talks to sign Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, with negotiations over a potential £35m deal likely to move quickly, given both clubs’ willingness to make a deal.
At the moment, discussions are in their early stages, but United are looking to strike an agreement soon, having made it clear they want to take the forward to Old Trafford, with more talks set to take place in the coming weeks.
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ByBrett Worthington Jul 7, 2025 "Fantastic" Nkunku could reignite career at Old Trafford
The Frenchman’s time at Stamford Bridge hasn’t gone exactly to plan, picking up just three goals and two assists in the Premier League last season, but his previous exploits in the Bundesliga suggest he has the quality to succeed in England.
During his final two seasons in Germany, the 27-year-old amassed a remarkable 36 goals in the league alone, and given his age, he still has plenty of time to rediscover his previous form in front of goal.
Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino was also left impressed by the France international’s exploits in a RB Leipzig shirt, saying: “He is a player, a fantastic player, that was top scorer in the Bundesliga and he can play in different positions. His quality is amazing.”
Paul Merson has insisted that Nkunku is unlucky to be behind Cole Palmer at Chelsea and could flourish at another club, but it may also be worth bringing in an out-and-out striker alongside the former Leipzig man, given that he most commonly plays in attacking midfield.