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Manchester United got here very near signing Victor Gokeres in the summertime.
Jonathan Halkias, assistant to Victor Gokeres’ agent Hasan Centikaya, has revealed that Sporting CP have been attempting to barter a switch for the striker to Manchester United “behind the scenes” of the participant’s agent.
He mentioned to Mais Futebol: “The transfer to Arsenal was additionally excellent advertising and marketing for us. One of many issues with Sporting was that they tried to barter a transfer to Manchester United behind our backs. Manchester United provided a better price, so the deal went by way of.”
Gokeres finally joined Arsenal, however the Portuguese membership was keen to promote him to Manchester United. The Purple Devils have been providing them extra money in comparison with the London membership.
The 27-year-old was the most effective attacking gamers on the earth final season, scoring 53 targets in all competitions. No marvel the highest groups needed to signal him. Manchester United wanted to herald a high quality striker and have been eager on the Sweden worldwide. Nevertheless, they have been unable to cross the road and attain an settlement.
Manchester United ended up signing Benjamin Sesco as a substitute. Nevertheless, they have been initially very within the Swedish attacker.
They may little doubt be hoping that the Slovenian worldwide striker can show himself in English soccer and set up himself as a vital asset for the membership. In the meantime, Gokeres has had a shaky begin to his time at Arsenal and can look to determine himself because the nation’s greatest striker.
Arsenal haven’t gained the league title in current seasons, however with the addition of a dependable finisher they are going to be hoping to win the league this time round.
The Sweden worldwide confirmed his high quality in final season’s Portuguese league and can now intention to determine himself as a key participant within the Premier League. He has the bodily and technical attributes to do nicely in England and is eager to achieve peak kind as quickly as attainable.
