Manchester United are set to face stiff competition from Bayern Munich and Barcelona for the signing of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres.

Manchester United will reportedly not be making a move for Sporting Lisbon talisman Viktor Gyokeres because of Ruben Amorim’s transfer agreement with his former club.Since Amorim took over as Erik

Ruben Amorim has told Manchester United he cannot afford to wait until the summer and wants to sign Viktor Gyokeres in January, according to reports. Amorim has endured a dismal start to his tenure as United manager, taking seven points from his first eight league games in charge.

A Dec 26 2-0 loss at Wolves was the Red Devils’ third straight defeat in all competitions. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Amorim made three changes against the Premier League leaders, recalling Kobbie Mainoo and inviting Manuel Ugarte and Bruno Fernandes back into the XI after they both missed the defeat to Newcastle through suspension. The trio all played key roles at Anfield, fully justifying their places in the XI.

Manchester United’s turbulent start under Ruben Amorim has left the new head coach in no doubt of the size of the task ahead of him if he is to restore the club to its former glories. The arrival

Man Utd appointed Ruben Amorim in mid-season when he wanted to wait until the summer. Hindsight is suggesting he was right.