{"id":856489,"date":"2025-06-18T22:12:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T03:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/18\/bruno-fernandes-responds-to-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-update-amid-man-united-latest-twist\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T22:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T03:12:18","slug":"bruno-fernandes-responds-to-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-update-amid-man-united-latest-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/18\/bruno-fernandes-responds-to-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-update-amid-man-united-latest-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruno Fernandes responds to Viktor Gyokeres transfer update amid Man United latest twist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div>\n<nav>\n<ul aria-label=\"label\">\n<li><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/\" aria-label=\"men Home\" data-tmdatatrack-name=\"TopArticle|Subcategories|Home\" data-tmdatatrack=\"nav\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article31678531.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Chelsea-FC-v-Manchester-United-FC-Premier-League.jpg\" alt=\"Bruno Fernandes\" loading=\"eager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article31678531.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Chelsea-FC-v-Manchester-United-FC-Premier-League.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article31678531.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Chelsea-FC-v-Manchester-United-FC-Premier-League.jpg 615w,\n          https:\/\/i2-prod.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/article31678531.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1023\/0_Chelsea-FC-v-Manchester-United-FC-Premier-League.jpg 810w\" ><\/figure><figcaption><span><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_209_94274)\"><path opacity=\"0.16\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14 4H2V10.6667C2 11.403 2.59695 12 3.33333 12H12.6667C13.403 12 14 11.403 14 10.6667V4ZM8 10C9.10457 10 10 9.10457 10 8C10 6.89543 9.10457 6 8 6C6.89543 6 6 6.89543 6 8C6 9.10457 6.89543 10 8 10Z\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" \/><path d=\"M2 3.33331H14V11.3333C14 12.0697 13.403 12.6666 12.6667 12.6666H3.33333C2.59695 12.6666 2 12.0697 2 11.3333V3.33331Z\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"8\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><path d=\"M11.3332 1.33331L12.6665 1.33331\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-primary-default)\" stroke-width=\"1.33333\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/g><defs><clipPath id=\"clip0_209_94274\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"white\" \/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><span>Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes<\/span><span>(Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label tabindex=\"0\">Manchester United<\/a> captain Bruno Fernandes has teased a move for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres following reports that United were set to rival Arsenal for his signature.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/man-united-receive-viktor-gyokeres-31675075\" target=\"_self\" aria-label tabindex=\"0\">Gyokeres has been on United&#8217;s transfer shortlist since Ruben Amorim<\/a> left Sporting and moved to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/old-trafford\" target aria-label tabindex=\"0\"> Old Trafford<\/a> in November. Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have both struggled for form this season and United are expected to act in the market.<\/p>\n<p>The Sweden international has scored 96 goals for Sporting in his two seasons at the club and is expected to seal a big-money move away from the club now their Portugal Premier Division title is wrapped up.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are also pursuing a move for the former Coventry City man with Mikel Arteta desperate for a new centre-forward. Recently, it was suggested that the Gunners were in pole position to sign the striker, but according to <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/football\/3217944\/man-utd-arsenal-ruben-amorim-viktor-gyokeres-matheus-cunha\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label tabindex=\"0\">talkSPORT<\/a>, United are preparing to rival their<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target aria-label tabindex=\"0\"> Premier League<\/a> opponents.<\/p>\n<p>It is claimed that a \u00a358.9million agreement has been reached between Arsenal and Sporting, but United are set to do their best to get the deal over the line.<\/p>\n<p>Now, in the aftermath of Sporting&#8217;s title celebrations over the weekend, Fernandes has sparked excitement among United supporters with his activity on social media. The Portuguese, who reportedly started following the Swede on Instagram recently, liked Gyokeres&#8217; post on the platform.<\/p>\n<p><figure data-testid=\"embed-placeholder\"><svg width=\"90\" height=\"90\" viewBox=\"0 0 90 90\" fill=\"none\" data-testid=\"consent-placeholder-icon\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_10846_5865)\"><circle opacity=\"0.16\" cx=\"45\" cy=\"45\" r=\"33.75\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\" \/><path d=\"M21.1351 21.1351C15.0276 27.2427 11.25 35.6802 11.25 45C11.25 63.6396 26.3604 78.75 45 78.75C54.3198 78.75 62.7573 74.9724 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351C27.2427 15.0276 35.6802 11.25 45 11.25C63.6396 11.25 78.75 26.3604 78.75 45C78.75 54.3198 74.9724 62.7573 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351L68.8649 68.8649\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\" stroke-width=\"7.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/><\/g><defs><clipPath id=\"clip0_10846_5865\"><rect width=\"90\" height=\"90\" fill=\"white\" \/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><figcaption>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Posting nine pictures of the celebrations in Lisbon, Gyokeres wrote: &#8220;First time was so nice we had to do it twice *two trophy emojis*.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Gyokeres&#8217; Sporting teammate Eduardo Quaresma commented: &#8220;We go for the tri? *eyes emoji*,&#8221; while fellow defender added: &#8220;Thank you brother *green red-heart emoji*.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><em>Here at The Manchester Evening News, we are dedicated to bringing you the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target aria-label tabindex=\"0\">Manchester United<\/a> coverage and analysis.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Make sure you don&#8217;t miss out on the latest United news by joining our free WhatsApp group. 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