Manchester United hesitates with Gyökeres and accelerates plan B

Manchester United, facing complications with Gyökeres, intensifies the search for alternatives to strengthen its attack

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 12 Jan 2025 | 16.30
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Manchester United hesitates with Gyökeres and accelerates its plan B | BBC
Manchester United hesitates with Gyökeres and accelerates its plan B | BBC

Manchester United continues to seek reinforcement for its attack, and faced with the possible refusal of Viktor Gyökeres, the English team is evaluating alternatives. One of the options that has recently emerged is that of the young forward Conrad Harder, one of the most promising talents of Sporting de Lisboa. At 19 years old, the Danish player has already begun to attract the attention of major European clubs thanks to his versatility and potential.

Sporting de Lisboa will not let him slip away easily.

Although his natural position is center forward, Harder has the ability to also play as a winger, making him a flexible asset for any tactical scheme. His current market value is around 18 million euros, a figure that reflects both his youth and his potential. However, it seems that Lisbon is not willing to let him go easily. According to sources close to the Portuguese club, Sporting would demand at least 35 million euros for the attacker's transfer.

Sporting de Lisboa's stance is understandable, as Harder represents one of the biggest promises from their academy in recent years. His combination of speed, technical ability, and goal-scoring instinct has made him a key player for the Lisbon team this season. Furthermore, his ability to play both centrally and on the wings adds additional value that could justify the high amount the club is asking for his transfer.

For Manchester United, the need to strengthen their offensive line is evident. The uncertainty surrounding Gyökeres' signing, who seemed to be the main target, has led the management to explore other options. In this context, Harder emerges as a future bet, although his price could be a hurdle. However, the Red Devils have shown in the past their willingness to invest in young talent with the potential to become stars.

If United ultimately decides to move forward with negotiations, it would not be surprising to see an intense bidding war for the Danish player, especially if other teams join the race to secure his services. For now, Harder's future remains uncertain, but his name is already gaining momentum in the transfer market.

The winter transfer window is just beginning, and Manchester United will have to decide soon if Conrad Harder is the solution they need to strengthen their attack.

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