Manchester United are in pole position to win the race to sign Viktor Gyokeres ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea. The Red Devils endured a season of almost unprecedented misery which culminated in their failure to qualify for Europe after losing the Europa League final against Tottenham in Bilbao last month.

Man United are continuing to work on a deal to sign Brentford attacker Bryan Mbeumo to strengthen their attack.

Chelsea and Liverpool have also been linked with prolific Swedish striker, who is expected to leave Sporting Lisbon this summer