Amid growing Premier League interest, Liverpool have reportedly ruled themselves out of the race to sign Sporting Lisbon’s red-hot striker Viktor Gyökeres — despite claims from Portuguese media that the Reds had entered the battle.

🔥 With Manchester United and Arsenal both circling the prolific Swedish forward, Liverpool’s name had surfaced among the contenders. But insiders now say the Merseyside giants have no plans to submit a bid — at least for now.

The Reds have already made headlines this summer by breaking the British transfer record for Florian Wirtz and bringing in Jeremie Frimpong, with another move for Milos Kerkez in the pipeline. But it appears Gyökeres won’t be following them to Anfield.

💥 The 26-year-old striker has been a revelation in Portugal, scoring nearly 100 goals in just two seasons. His staggering haul of over 50 goals last season alone had made him one of Europe’s most talked-about forwards — but Liverpool’s recruitment team seem to have other priorities.

Elsewhere, the plot thickens…

🟥 Manchester United have stepped up their interest, with new boss Rúben Amorim reportedly keen on reuniting with the striker he helped develop at Sporting. However, United’s lack of Champions League football could be a sticking point in any deal.

⚪ Arsenal, meanwhile, remain focused on Benjamin Šeško. But with the RB Leipzig star’s wage demands proving problematic, Gyökeres could resurface as a fallback option for Mikel Arteta’s side.

💰 Sporting were initially open to selling for around £65 million — under his full release clause — but recent tension between the player’s camp and the club’s board may complicate matters. Club president Frederico Varandas has denied any prior agreement on a cut-price deal, stating that no official offers have been received to date.

So… is this saga really over for Liverpool? Or could plans shift later in the window? 😮‍💨


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Stay tuned for more transfer twists and turns as the window heats up! 🧨