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Topics: Viktor Gyokeres, AC Milan, Football, Sporting CP
Nasir Jabbar
A shock club nobody has mentioned yet 'dreams' of signing Viktor Gyokeres in a stunning twist to the transfer saga.
Gyokeres has been the subject of intense transfer speculation, with several clubs keeping tabs on his situation, including Premier League side Arsenal and Serie A outfit Juventus.
Mikel Arteta is hellbent on signing a new No.9 this summer while Juve hope to lure him to Italy as they also look to reinforce their attacking options ahead of the new season.
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Manchester United, who can't offer European football, are also in the mix as Ruben Amorim hopes to reunite with his former player at Old Trafford following their spell together at Sporting.
It appears Arsenal, Man United and Juve now face more competition as a new club has entered the race to sign Gyokeres.
According to SportMediaset, AC Milan have placed Gyokeres at the top of their transfer wish-list this summer.
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The 27-year-old has an £85 million release clause, but according to his representative, he has been promised to leave for around £60 million.
Sources in Italy claim Milan 'dream' of signing Gyokeres and would be able to match Sporting's asking price thanks to player sales.
SportMediaset notes that Milan would have the money to meet his price tag, having sold Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City for £46.3 million and Theo Hernandez to Al Hilal for £26 million.
Milan are also set to receive around £34 million from Como, who are closing in on the signings of Malick Thiaw and Alvaro Morata.
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Per the report, Milan will soon have £123 million available from player sales, allowing them to explore a deal to sign Gyokeres.
It remains to be seen whether Milan can lure the Swedish international to the San Siro, given Arsenal and Man United can offer a higher salary.
Gyokeres, who was on the books at Brighton before enjoying a stellar spell at Coventry City, emerged as one of Europe's most lethal forwards after his incredible 54-goal campaign last season.
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It followed a superb first season in Portugal, where he netted 43 goals in 50 games under Amorim.