Viktor Gyokeres has made a transfer U-turn as he aims to force a move to Manchester United or Arsenal this summer.

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Gyokeres make transfer U-turnPrepared to force moveArsenal and Man Utd interestedFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

It had originally been assumed that Gyokeres would favour a move to Arsenal of the two English clubs, with Champions League football on offer at the Emirates. However the Gunners' continued pursuit of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig has forced a change of mind – and Manchester United may now be front-runners, report The Mirror.

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The report states Gyokeres is desperate to test himself in one of Europe's biggest leagues and is angry at Sporting, who he feels have gone back on their word to sell him for £59 million. The fall-out could see the striker not return for pre-season.

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Gyokeres would be open to a move elsewhere in Europe, but has not had the offers he expected. Real Madrid will not pay the fee necessary for a back-up striker, while Bayern Munich are happy with Harry Kane. PSG, meanwhile, tend to set up without a recognised centre-forward.

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AFPWHAT NEXT FOR GYOKERES?

With offers in short supply, Gyokeres may have to settle for a non-Champions League club. That could be United.