Manchester United have missed out on Viktor Gyokeres, with the striker turning down a move to the club and the Red Devils are now looking at potential alternatives

It was at that point that the entire saga took a turn. Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas accused Gyökeres’s agent of “blackmail” and rejected the existence of an agreement which would see the striker sold for well below his €100 million (£85.1 million, $115.4 million) release clause.

Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly rejected the chance to join Manchester United as the striker's future continues to be the subject of much speculation this summer