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Why Man Utd could be shock contenders to sign £60m-rated Viktor Gyokeres as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's brutal cost-cutting finally bears fruit

<p>According to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35298535/man-utd-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-sir-jim-ratcliffe/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a><em>, </em>the Sporting Lisbon frontman, who is attracting serious attention this summer, could now be on his way to the Premier League with the Red Devils making a strong case for his signature. A significant overhaul in United's financial structure has freed up funds for investment, and the club appears set to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/viktor-gyokeres-stance-man-utd-move-failed-qualify-champions-league-sporting-demanding-gbp60m/blt8a7e823e55e12b79" target="_blank">challenge Arsenal for Gyokeres</a>, who was previously more closely linked with a move to North London.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>United’s latest quarterly financial statements have revealed a marked reduction in operational spending, trimming down by <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-new-stadium-ceo-omar-berrada-old-trafford-plans-in-latest-financial-update/bltcb68515b9d083b3a" target="_blank">£41.6 million ($56.29m) to £162.1m ($219m).</a> These savings come as part of a wider efficiency drive led by Ratcliffe, whose INEOS-led group has taken the reins of football operations at the club. Despite the club’s enormous financial burden, notably the eye-watering £1.2 billion spent servicing debt accrued during the Glazer family's ownership, the cost-cutting measures have allowed United to realign their spending with long-term sustainability in mind.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Arsenal have had their sights set on Gyokeres for some time, but with their attention also drawn to<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-gbp60m-rated-benjamin-sesko-as-rb-leipzig-make-telling-request-ahead-of-potential-transfer/blt001df2f07e799227" target="_blank"> RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko,</a> Manchester United sense an opportunity to make their move. The striker has a release clause set at £85m ($115m), but sources suggest that Sporting would be willing to consider offers in the region of £60m ($81.19m), a figure United could now realistically meet given their reduced expenses and recalibrated financial priorities.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Gyokeres isn’t the only name on United’s summer wishlist. The club has already sealed a £62.5m ($82.5m) agreement for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and are believed to be deep in talks with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo in a deal worth around £55m ($74.5m). These moves point to a busy window ahead as Ruben Amorim seeks to rejig a squad that has grossly underperformed in recent seasons.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Why Man Utd could be shock contenders to sign £60m-rated Viktor Gyokeres as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's brutal cost-cutting finally bears fruit | Goal.com

Manchester United could reportedly be shock contenders to sign £60m-rated Viktor Gyokeres as Sir Jim Ratcliffe&apos;s brutal cost-cutting bears fruit.