BREAKING NEWS: Sky Sports reporter has confirmed fantastic news for Liverpool this morning.
Liverpool are reportedly one of four leading Premier League clubs showing serious interest in signing Viktor Gyokeres, a top striker who has made an explosive start to the current season. The Reds had initially checked in on Gyokeres during the summer transfer window, following his standout season with Sporting Lisbon, where he netted an impressive 43 goals last year. His prolific scoring has kept him in high demand, and Liverpool appears to be closely monitoring his progress.
On Tuesday, Florian Plettenberg provided an update on Gyokeres’ future via X (formerly Twitter). According to the Sky Sports Germany reporter, while the 26-year-old Swedish striker has a €100 million release clause, there is reportedly an understanding within Sporting Lisbon that he could leave next summer for a slightly reduced fee of around €60-70 million, or approximately £50-58 million. Plettenberg noted that a winter move is unlikely, with a summer transfer much more probable. He also confirmed that Liverpool, along with Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea, have all been informed of the potential deal.
Gyokeres’ remarkable form has continued this season, with the striker already netting 18 goals in his first 18 matches for Sporting Lisbon and the Swedish national team. While the Portuguese league is generally viewed as less challenging than the Premier League, his domestic record of 12 goals in nine league matches is striking, including a goal in a key victory over Porto.
Liverpool’s intensified interest in Gyokeres comes as the club faces an injury crisis among their forwards. Diogo Jota’s recent injury, which will see him sidelined until after the November international break, has further weakened Liverpool’s attacking options. Adding to this, Federico Chiesa, who joined Liverpool this season, has also struggled with fitness issues, making him unavailable for multiple matches. This depletion of attacking talent has increased Liverpool’s need for a reliable, high-performing striker, making Gyokeres an attractive target.
Liverpool’s path to signing Gyokeres, however, may not be without obstacles. The imminent departure of Sporting Lisbon’s head coach Ruben Amorim, who is set to join Manchester United, could complicate matters. Amorim’s move may influence the future of key players at Sporting, including Gyokeres and Goncalo Inacio, as both may become more reluctant to leave without a stable environment at the club.
With Liverpool’s continued need for attacking reinforcements, a potential Gyokeres deal looks more likely than ever, though the Reds will need a compelling offer to secure his signature. The Swedish forward’s goal-scoring prowess, paired with his track record at Sporting, makes him a valuable addition for any top club. However, Liverpool will likely need to convince Gyokeres that Anfield is the best stage for his talents if they hope to finalize the transfer.
