Bruno Fernandes repeats Viktor Gyokeres move amid Man United 'gentleman's agreement' over transfer

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has repeated his interaction with reported transfer target Viktor Gyokeres.

The Sporting CP striker has been heavily linked with a move to United in next summer’s transfer window, following Ruben Amorim’s move from the same club to be head coach at Ole Trafford. United are, however. likely to face big competition for the forward due to his exceptional goalscoring record.

The new United head coach is said to have a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with Sporting that he will make no attempt to sign any of their players during the January transfer window. That hasn't stopped the club being linked with a move for Gyokeres in the summer.

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The 26-year-old has found the net 23 times in 18 appearances for his club so far this season, he has also provided four assists. And his goalscoring is not limited to club football with him scoring nine goals in six nations League games for Sweden, including a four-goal haul in Tuesday’s 6-0 rout over Azerbaijan.

Responding to his goals on social media ahead of his return to action for Sporting, Gyokeres took to social media on Thursday. He posted photos of him celebrating his goals, along with the caption reading “Perfect week in Sthlm,” and four football emojis.

Among those to like the post is Fernandes. It suggests that the United man is keeping a close eye on the striker’s career, especially after he liked a previous post from Gyokeres just a few days ago.

Fernandes and Gyokeres have never played together, however, the connection is likely to be through the United man’s affinity to Sporting, who he joined the club from. The captain will now be gearing up to play his first game under Amorim at the weekend.

The Red Devils travel to Portman Road to take on Ipswich Town on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm kick-off). The newly-promoted side are managed by former Man United coach Kieran McKenna.

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