Viktor Gyökeres, the Swedish football star, faces challenges in leaving Sporting Lisbon. Amidst rumors of a dispute over his transfer fee, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand offers unconventional advice: make his presence unavoidable to Sporting's president. Ferdinand shares his own experience with Leeds to emphasize persistence. Meanwhile, he suggests Manchester United should consider more experienced players like Victor Osimhen.
Rio Ferdinand's Bold Advice to Viktor Gyökeres: 'Get in His Bed!'
Rio Ferdinand's Bold Advice to Viktor Gyökeres: 'Get in His Bed!'
How can Viktor Gyökeres secure permission to leave Sporting Lisbon? Rio Ferdinand has a solution for dealing with club president Frederico Varandas.
– 'Get in his bed!' says the Manchester United icon.
Should He Stay or Go?
In recent days, there has been much speculation about Viktor Gyökeres' future. The Swedish striker and Guldbollen winner felt compelled to address rumors of a dispute with the club's management over his transfer fee, which allegedly led to his refusal to play for Sporting again.
"There's a lot of talk at the moment, most of it false. I will speak when the time is right," the Swede recently wrote on Instagram.
Ferdinand's Advice to Viktor Gyökeres
Now, a seasoned name comes to the rescue with some advice. Specifically, Rio Ferdinand, who on Talksport suggests that Gyökeres should make himself unavoidable to Varandas.
– 'I can say one thing. I would be in his office; he wouldn't have the chance to leave. I would be in his bed, in his hallway, in his kitchen. He wouldn't be able to avoid seeing me.'
Ferdinand draws on his own experience, noting that Gyökeres reportedly agreed with the club on a significantly lower transfer fee than what Sporting is said to demand.
– 'I would be a nightmare for him if we had such an agreement. I did it at Leeds when I heard Manchester United was interested, and Leeds had to let me go,' says Ferdinand.
The Call to Manchester United
However, Ferdinand is not entirely convinced that United, one of the clubs Gyökeres has been linked to, would be the right destination. From the club's perspective, that is.
– 'For Manchester United right now, it would be best to go for someone more proven like Victor Osimhen. He has experience, has played in several leagues, and delivered at every level. I would go for him.'
The Swede is said to have had a verbal agreement with the club to leave for a transfer fee of around 700 million SEK this summer. This prevented him from leaving in January. However, the club reportedly demands around 875 million SEK instead.