Arsenal and Chelsea put on red alert as Sporting chief makes Viktor Gyokeres transfer promise

Frederico Vandaras has given Viktor Gyokeres the green light to leave Sporting CP – but on two conditions. The 26-year-old striker has been linked with a move to the Premier League after .

Gyokeres, who sees his contract at the Jose Alvalade Stadium expire in June 2028, has featured 10 times for Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga this season, scoring 16 goals. Playing a key role in Ruben Amorim's former side, and climbed to the top of the table.

Now that the former Sporting boss has replaced Erik ten Hag as head coach, , with Arsenal and Chelsea name-checked. However, Amorim has already played down speculation in an interview with Portuguese outlet .

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"If I start joking about this Gyokeres situation I'll get in trouble," said the 39-year-old before . "This is my city, this is my country, so I'll respect it. Viktor has to stay until the end of the season and then his life will probably go somewhere else."

Now, . As quoted by , Vandaras said: "I can't promise anything. If a club arrives and pays the release clause, if he (Gyokeres) wants to go, he will go. But I do not think this will happen in January."

Amorim kicked off his United journey earlier this week, arriving at Carrington on Monday for his first day. The Portuguese tactician waved goodbye to Sporting in a dramatic 4-2 win over Braga last Sunday before jetting off in a private plane to Manchester Airport, reports .

His initiation into United's setup aligns perfectly with the international break. This reshuffle in the dugout unfolded just hours before the Red Devils officially announced that Ruud van Nistelrooy, who held the fort for four games as interim manager, would be departing Old Trafford.

"Ruud is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend," read the club statement acknowledging the club legend's exit. "We are grateful for his contribution and the way in which he has approached his role throughout his time with the club. He will always be very welcome at Old Trafford."

Van Nistelrooy wrapped up his caretaking spell with a solid 3-0 victory against Leicester. With eyes now set on fresh ambitions, Amorim is preparing United for their next outing - a face-off against Ipswich on Sunday, November 24.