-Manchester United Seal Club-Record £110M Deal for Viktor GyökeresManchester United have officially completed a club-record transfer worth £110 million to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres.
The 26-year-old Swedish forward will wear the No. 17 shirt, previously worn by Alejandro Garnacho. The deal, finalized on June 27, 2025, eclipses the £89 million United paid for Paul Pogba in 2016, making Gyökeres the most expensive signing in the club’s history.
After an emotional farewell to Sporting, Gyökeres is set to lead the line under manager Ruben Amorim, a move that has surprised both fans and analysts due to its scale and ambition.Gyökeres delivered an outstanding 2024–25 season, scoring 43 goals and assisting 15 in 50 appearances, including a Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City.
His stats — 87 successful dribbles, 12 goals with his head, and 56 key passes — underline his versatility and attacking prowess, aligning well with Amorim’s preferred 3-4-3 system.
The £110 million fee, which includes performance-based add-ons, underscores United’s intent to secure a proven goalscorer, especially after Rasmus Højlund’s inconsistent displays and Joshua Zirkzee’s loan move to Anderlecht. This signing follows United’s £62.5 million acquisition of Matheus Cunha and ongoing negotiations for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, signaling a major revamp of the attacking lineup.
Assigning Gyökeres the No. 17 shirt — recently vacated by Garnacho — has stirred mixed reactions. Garnacho is reportedly close to a £50 million switch to Napoli following a fallout with Amorim after United’s Europa League final loss to Tottenham. Though best known for his Puskás Award-winning bicycle kick against Everton in 2023, Garnacho’s inconsistent performances and critical public remarks about the club’s season contributed to his departure.Social media reactions have been divided. Some supporters have hailed Gyökeres as the striker United desperately needed, while others expressed frustration over how quickly Garnacho’s shirt number was reassigned.This record-breaking investment, made possible by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group, comes despite the club missing out on significant Champions League revenue.
Garnacho’s sale, as a homegrown player, counts as full profit under Profit and Sustainability Rules, helping finance Gyökeres’ arrival.With Marcus Rashford on loan at Aston Villa and Jadon Sancho expected to leave, Amorim is clearly building a new frontline around top-tier talent like Gyökeres. His debut is highly anticipated as United prepare to mount a serious Premier League title challenge.