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Gyokeres back-up plan

Victor Osimhen is emerging as a genuine back-up plan if United’s move for Viktor Gyokeres falls through.

Swede Gyokeres’ relationship with Sporting Lisbon appears to be completely broken down after the Portuguese club attempted to jack up his asking price after agreeing he could leave for £59m.

But while Ruben Amorim wants to be reunited with the former Brighton and Coventry striker, who scored 57 goals in 57 games under him at the Estadio Alvalade, United are also aware of Osimhen’s availability.

The Nigerian spent last term on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, where he was not wanted by Antonio Conte.

Osimhen, 26, bagged 32 goals in 37 appearances for the Istanbul club, who want him to stay but have also seen Saudi clubs including Al-Hilal join a bidding war.

So far, though, no deal has been agreed, with Osimhen seemingly ready to consider all his options – including a potential move to the Premier League.

But the striker’s Galatasaray contract is understood to be worth £300,000 per week after tax, which would equate to around £500,000 weekly in the UK – a figure United cannot afford to pay.

Nevertheless, a move has not been ruled out amid uncertainty over the Gyokeres situation, although no matter who arrives – following the £62m signing of Brazilian Matheus Cunha from Wolves – there will have to be big money departures.