Manchester United will be Viktor Gyokeres’ “preferred transfer destination”, claims the Swedish striker’s former Brighton team-mate Glenn Murray.

MANCHESTER UNITED are optimistic about their prospects of signing Viktor Gyokeres this summer, according to reports. The Red Devils are eager to strengthen their front line ahead of next term.

Manchester United have been handed a boost in their proposed efforts to sign Viktor Gyokeres next summer - as Arsenal look set to wait until the end of the season to make their move.

Viktor Gyokeres is set to be one of the hottest properties in the summer transfer window, and Manchester United could hold the key to landing his signature.

The race is well and truly on to sign Sporting CP sensation Viktor Gyokeres, and Manchester United may hold the keys ahead of Arsenal despite being in the doldrums

Arsenal appear to have moved one step closer to signing Viktor Gyokeres after changing their stance on his €100m Sporting Lisbon release clause. The Gunners, along with a number of other top European teams, have long been linked with a move for the world-class Sweden international striker.

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Viktor Gyokeres made a decision on joining Man Utd. Plus, Arsenal stepped up their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko and Chelsea all but wrapped up their first signing of January - and the summer.

A former teammate of striking superstar Viktor Gyokeres believes Manchester United will beat Arsenal in the transfer race to sign the Swedish star