Atlético Madrid has an ambitious target for the next transfer market: Viktor Gyokeres, the Swedish forward, who is triumphing at Sporting Lisbon and the Champions League. With impressive figures and a profile as a powerful forwards and goalscorer, Gyokeres has become the "secret dream" of the Atlético Madrid's board. According to OKDiario, Gil Marín is already making moves to try to take him to the Metropolitano.
Viktor Gyokeres, the Forward Who is Dazzling in Europe
Gyokeres' numbers this season speak for themselves. In 18 official matches, he has scored 23 goals and added 4 assists, scoring in the Portuguese league, in the Champions League and in national competitions. The effectiveness of the Swede, who scores every 66 minutes, has made many of Europe's top clubs take notice of him. And it is not just his statistics with Sporting that stand out: he has accumulated 10 goals in 24 matches with the Swedish national team, showing a scoring consistency that has impressed everyone.
Atlético de Madrid already tried to sign him in the summer transfer market, but the operation was complex due to the investment made to secure Julián Alvarez . However, with the recent transfer of the sponsorship agreement with Riyadh Air, which will bring the club millions in revenue, Atlético is in a position to compete in high-cost transfers. One of them is Gyokeres, whose market value could exceed 100 million euros.
Atlético's interest and competition with big European clubs
The Metropolitano are determined to fight for Gyokeres until the end. Carlos Bucero has assured the player's agent that the club is prepared to match offers from other teams, even those with bigger budgets. However, the competition will be tough, especially from Manchester United, whose manager, Rúben Amorim, knows the Swedish striker well and has been key in his development as a star.
Amorim, who was once considered a possible replacement for Simeone at Atlético, represents a significant threat in this bidding war. In addition, Premier League teams, where the financial appeal is greater, are also interested in the attacker.
Atletico Madrid's strategy: Put Gyokeres alongside Julian Alvarez and Alex Baena
At Atlético, Gil Marín and Simeone see Gyokeres as a key player in making a qualitative leap in attack. The idea of combining the Swedish striker with Julián and Baena —another of the club's main objectives— promises a top-level attacking trio.