Man Utd duo could wreck Viktor Gyokeres transfer as top target speaks out

Viktor Gyokeres has hinted that the presence of Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund at might deter any potential move to Old Trafford. With now at the helm of the 13-time Premier League champions, Gyokeres has been linked with a switch to reunite with his ex-Sporting Lisbon boss.

His prowess was particularly evident during Amorim's last home game for Sporting, where he grabbed a hat-trick as they . As Amorim settles into the role at United, speculation surrounding Gyokeres intensifies.

However, the Swedish star seems to be weighing his prospects considering the existing attacking options at United. He even appeared to hint that he cannot see a future on the red side of Manchester with so many different forwards at the club.

Speaking with Fotbollskanlen, when queried about a possible transfer to United, Gyokeres said: "They already have several forwards there, so we'll see."

He also added: "But it's not something I'm thinking about. Obviously, I want to play the whole season with Sporting and I feel good there, I'm not in a hurry. We'll see when the time comes."

Both Zirkzee and Hojlund haven't quite met expectations since joining the Red Devils. Hojlund's inaugural season was a patchwork of highs and lows with 16 goals and two assists across 43 competitions. Considering he cost United £72million, many have felt underwhelmed.

Meanwhilee, Zirkzee has also been finding it tough since his £36.5m switch from Bologna. Following a thrilling late winner on his debut against Fulham, the Dutch star has not scored since.

Contrastingly, Gyokeres' record and reputation have soared since his transfer to Portugal, where he's racked up an impressive 23 goals and four assists in 18 outings across all tournaments this season.

He's a pivotal force behind Sporting's impressive campaign so far, which currently has them at the top of the Primeira Liga and second in the Champions League table. With the international break wrapping up, the focus will now shift onto how the Swedish sensation adapts to playing under the stewardship of new manager Joao Pereira.

Gyokeres recently paid homage to his mentor, when he said: "It's very sad that Amorim is leaving, but of course we understand his decision. He meant a lot to me, as he gave me the opportunity and helped me grow a lot. Now we look forward to working with the new coach."

United fans will be eager to see how Amorim fares in his United managerial debut on Sunday when the the Red Devils faces off against Ipswich Town in a highly-anticipated Premier League clash.