Manchester Metropolis’s surprising hunch could have the golf equipment higher-ups scrambling for an answer as they appear to keep away from a uncommon trophyless season. The Residents, after a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, have now misplaced 4 successive Premier League matches and are seven video games and not using a win in all competitions.
A lot of the eye has been on Metropolis’s defensive vulnerabilities. With Ballon d’Or winner Rodri out for the season, the again 4 have been uncovered all too typically and Pep Guardiola’s aspect have shipped 19 objectives within the seven-game winless run.
However there are apparently considerations on the different finish of the pitch, too. With the January switch window nearly upon us, Metropolis have additionally been linked with a transfer for an in-demand striker.
Manchester Metropolis ‘intensify’ curiosity in Gyokeres
The Premier League champions need to signal prolific Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, based on journalist Florian Plettenberg. “Manchester Metropolis have additionally intensified their efforts in latest days. Hugo Viana is at present pushing exhausting within the pursuit of Gyokeres,” he wrote on X.
Metropolis’s curiosity might imply a battle with Manchester United, who’re additionally linked with Gyokeres. The 26-year-old, who has scored 23 objectives in 19 appearances in all competitions this season, excelled beneath new United boss Ruben Amorim at Sporting.
It’s unsurprising, then, that Amorim desires to take Gyokeres with him to Outdated Trafford. However the Purple Devils will, based on Plettenberg, must promote gamers to boost funds for the striker, who has a launch clause of €100 million.
United have reportedly begun “preliminary concrete talks” with Sporting over a deal for the striker, with a view to a summer season signing. Such a serious switch just isn’t anticipated to be viable within the January window.
It’s unclear whether or not or not Metropolis have additionally opened talks with Sporting, and there may be some scepticism in regards to the want for a brand new striker, given Erling Haaland’s distinctive scoring charge since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund in 2022.
Metropolis might want extra competitors in attacking areas following Julian Alvarez’s departure to Atletico Madrid in the summertime. Such an costly signing, although, would certainly not be life like for a participant introduced in to play second fiddle.
Guardiola’s aspect could possibly be trying to rebuild their assault and take a special method, amid stories of huge modifications in 2025. And the addition of Gyokeres would definitely imply much more firepower.
In FFT’s view, Gyokeres to Metropolis nonetheless looks like a wierd match, purely as a result of Haaland is such an indomitable presence up entrance. United, in the meantime, are in want of a confirmed objective scorer, and the Amorim hyperlink is smart.
