“Amorim is the only one that can manage to bring him to Old Trafford. This player is someone that Manchester United have been trying to bring for a while now” – Dimitar Berbatov believes that Ruben Amorim is on track to secure an “exceptional” player that have been on the club’s radar for a long time now for Manchester United. Berbatov has expressed strong confidence in Amorim’s recruitment efforts, indicating that the manager’s commitment could bring remarkable talent to bolster United’s squad.

Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov has hinted that newly appointed United manager Ruben Amorim may bring Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres to Old Trafford.

Speaking live on Sky Sports, Berbatov speculated on a possible transfer for Gyokeres, who has been performing exceptionally well under Amorim’s guidance at Sporting.

Amorim, who is set to join United later this month after finishing his notice period at Sporting, will likely seek to strengthen his squad ahead of the January transfer window. Berbatov suggested that Gyokeres could soon wear a United jersey, citing the striker’s recent impressive form.

“Viktor Gyokeres is just scoring for fun right now. There seems to be a strong connection with the coach, so we might see him in a United shirt,” Berbatov noted.

Gyokeres has made a name for himself as a prolific scorer since moving to Sporting from Coventry City, where he previously played in the Championship. While it won’t be easy for United to secure him in January, the Swedish striker has a €100 million (£84 million) release clause in his contract, which may present a hurdle.

In a recent interview, Gyokeres acknowledged that his release clause is high, saying, “It’s probably too much because nothing came of it, but we’ll see what happens next window.”

When Amorim arrives, United’s main attacking options will include Joshua Zirkzee, who has struggled for consistency, and Rasmus Hojlund, a promising but young striker still adapting to the Premier League. While Gyokeres could provide the consistent goalscoring presence United need, questions remain about his ability to replicate his success in Portugal within the more competitive English league. The financial challenges of meeting his release clause may also complicate the potential transfer.