A remarkable hat-trick from Viktor Gyokeres in Sporting Lisbon’s 4-1 victory over Manchester City has fueled fresh speculation about his future, with hints from Sporting’s head coach, Ruben Amorim, suggesting he might eventually follow Amorim to Manchester United.

Gyokeres’ performance, which included two penalties, was instrumental in overcoming an early setback when Phil Foden gave City the lead in the fourth minute.

Gyokeres’ Stellar Performance Raises Interest

The Swedish striker’s consistent form has put him on the radar, with some observers predicting he could soon be a target for Manchester United.

Amorim, currently leading Sporting but set to move to United, has finally addressed the possibility of Gyokeres joining him in England.

Reflecting on his player’s contributions, Amorim expressed high regard for Gyokeres while hinting that the forward’s journey with Sporting might continue until the season’s end.

Amorim’s Take on Gyokeres’ Future

Amorim’s comments, shared after the game, suggest that Gyokeres is likely to remain at Sporting until the season concludes.

The Portuguese coach playfully remarked, “If I start joking about this Gyokeres situation, I’ll get in trouble,” indicating both a fondness and the inevitable challenges of speculating on his player’s future.

While a January transfer is seemingly off the cards, Amorim hinted that a summer move for the prolific striker could be a possibility.

Ferdinand’s Praise and Gyokeres’ Journey

Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand also weighed in, noting that Gyokeres’ non-traditional career path could make him a valuable asset for United.

From early stints at Brighton, Coventry, and Swansea, Gyokeres has worked his way to the top, finally hitting his stride in Lisbon.

“The recruitment teams in all the clubs in the Premier League must be scratching their heads about how they let him get away,” Ferdinand commented, emphasizing the growth in Gyokeres’ confidence, strength, and skill.

What’s Next for Gyokeres?

Gyokeres’ hat-trick brought his season total to an impressive 23 goals in just 17 matches, with a Sporting record of 63 goals in 66 games.

As Amorim heads to Manchester United, fans are eager to see if Gyokeres could follow.

For now, though, Amorim’s words suggest the Swedish forward will continue dazzling Lisbon before any official talks for a summer transfer arise.

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