We were asked the question earlier today: What on earth does Usain Bolt have to do with Viktor Gyökeres and Manchester United? The answer is simple. Sprint icon Bolt is an avid Man Utd supporter and had hoped to play for United, when he tried his hand as a professional footballer. It was admittedly an exhibition match at Old Trafford for the Jamaican, but stopped there. Now he is content to think about Manchester United.
Bolt has a clear favourite to become Manchester United’s next super striker – and is convinced it will happen.
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“I think it’s close to happening, precisely because of Amorim, I think he’s going to sign. There seem to be some problems with how much they (Sporting) charge for Gyökeres, but hopefully we can pay and get the deal done,” Bolt said, according to Aftonbladet, during a stay in Stockholm to shine on the Diamond League.
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Usain Bolt has spoken. The striker with 54 goals in 52 games last season lands at Old Trafford.
