Manchester United have opened talks with Sporting CP over a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres next summer, per a new report.

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• United initiate talks with Amorim's old club
• Gyokeres in electric form this season
• United must raise funds before moving for striker

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per Florian Plettenberg, United have initiated talks with Sporting over a deal to sign Gyokeres. The 26-year-old has been in incredible form for the Portuguese club this season, scoring 24 goals in 21 games, as he reached a new level under the now-United boss Ruben Amorim.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  According to the report, however, United will have to raise funds if they want to do a deal for Gyokeres, and they also face competition from Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's side lost 4-1 to Sporting in the Champions League earlier this season, with Gyokeres scoring a hat-trick.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The Sweden international has played in England before, representing Coventry City 116 times, and scoring 43 goals. He also played eight times for Brighton, scoring once.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Gyokeres will hope to continue hitting the back of the net as City and United hover. It remains to be seen if Amorim's side are able to secure his signature.

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