The sentiments of Viktor Gyokeres' agent towards Manchester United and Ruben Amorim have been revealed in the Portuguese media. United's transformation continued on Monday night with the confirmation of Bryan Mbeumo's signing from Brentford. The £65m recruit joins Matheus Cunha, who was acquired for £62.5m earlier this summer.

Manchester United are on the brink of agreeing a deal with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres, desperate to bring him to Old Trafford if his proposed move to Arsenal falls through. The Gunners have identified the Sweden international as their leading transfer target up front and have made huge progress in getting a deal over the line in recent weeks.

The Red Devils, led by ex-Sporting boss Ruben Amorim who is held in the highest regard by Gyökeres, were linked with a move for the relentless goalscorer for much of the off-season. However, as United focused on deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, Arsenal were given the edge in the race for Europe’s most sought-after striker.