Sporting Lisbon president Federico Varandas conceded that they would not ask that clubs interested in signing the attacker pay his liberation clause of 100 million euros.
Arsenal and Manchester United, managed by former sports boss Ruben Amorim, were strongly linked to a decision for Gyokerres.
The saga surrounding the Swedish striker was controversial, with reports claiming that Gyokerers threatened to go on strike after Sporting was accused of René in agreement to sell it for cheaper costs.
But, speaking to a bola, Varandas spoke of a desire to be flexible to help Gyokerres get the movement he wants while meeting their needs financially.
Sport is calm about this, “said Varandas.” Secondly, Sporting does not need to sell Viktor Gyökeres. Fortunately, we have exceeded the sale phase of our main asset.
“However, we remain sensitive to the dreams of Viktor or to those of any other athlete. Sporting is committed only after weeks of meetings, we will not ask for the total amount of the clause; We will be reasonable with regard to the amount requested from Viktor.
“Today, there is a strong probability that it will leave. I will not disclose the amount, but the player knows what it is. I can say that Viktor will not leave for 60 + 10 m. He will not leave, absolutely not.”
By referring to recent transfers in the Premier League, and the apparently imminent movement of Martin Zubimenddi from Real Sociedad to Arsenal, Varandas said: “In recent weeks, we have paid attention. I saw a player, Zubimenddi, who has six months younger than Viktor, go for 65 million euros.
“We are talking about players who are 26 years old. I believe that Viktor could leave, unless he has the worst agent of the world, which I do not believe, because his agent is one of the best in the world. ”
