No big surprise given that Manchester United are looking for cheap deals in the summer and that Sporting, and Chelsea are not intimidated by large sums of money.
Chelsea, who we already know will bring in a striker this summer, has aroused interest in Sporting CP’s Swedish super striker Viktor Gyökeres. – The Swede, who was a very important part of the success for Ruben Amorim at Sporting, is sorely missed by the Portuguese manager at Old Trafford.
When Amorim left Sporting for Manchester United in November, the promise was that he would not fish in his own waters until early next summer. – 15th place in the Premier League shows how fateful that choice was.
Chelsea under Enzo Maresca have lost some of their momentum after a brilliant start to the season. The Gambian striker is without a goal in eight of his last Premier League games.
When Chelsea travel to Villa Park later this Saturday to face Aston Villa, Maresca will also have to deal with a long list of injured players. Chelsea dropped out of the top four in the last round and are now in 6th place.
Chelea has intensified their search for a reliable goalscorer ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.
GiveMeSport writes that two players are at the top of Chelsea’s list. Ipswich Town star Liam Delap after his huge start to life in the Premier League and the aforementioned Viktor Gyökeres.
The Swedish international was linked with a move to Stamford Bridge last year, but Chelsea’s interest in his services quieted during the pursuit of Victor Osimhen.
However, the Blues have now piqued interest in Gyökeres, and they are prepared to battle both Arsenal and Manchester United for his signature later this year.
Gyokeres have scored 34 goals in 36 games across all competitions so far this season
The 26-year-old will be available for €70 million this summer, according to GiveMeSport, despite his Sporting CP contract reportedly including a €100 million buyout clause.
The former Coventry City striker is reportedly seeking a hefty salary package from all interested suitors, while he is eager to play Champions League football next game.
Chelsea have slipped out of the top four in recent weeks, following a poor run that has seen them win just two of their last nine Premier League games, although they are still in contention to secure a place in Europe’s elite club competition for the 2025-26 season.
In addition to Gyökeres and Delap, Chelsea are also interested in signing RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko, as they look to bolster the attacking options available to Maresca.
