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Viktor Gyokeres is in no rush to leave Sporting for the Premier League in January, talk SPORT understands. Gyokeres is attracting interest from some of England’s biggest clubs after banging in 24 goals in 21 games this season, including a hat-trick against Manchester City. New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim would be keen for the Swede to follow him from Lisbon to Old Trafford, but United would struggle to meet Sporting’s asking price, believed to be in the region of £80m. Champions City have also been credited with an interest, although their priorities are likely to be on strengthening other areas of the squad unless there is a risk of losing Erling Haaland. Arsenal are another potential option for Gyokeres, but he is happy to see out the season in Portugal and assess his options in the summer. Former clubs Coventry and Brighton both stand to cash in when Gyokeres is sold due to having sell-on clauses on the 26-year-old. Risky Romero business Tottenham risk losing defender Cristian Romero if they fail to qualify for the Champions League this season. Romero will be out of contract in 2027 and Spurs are keen to tie the Argentine international down to a new deal. However, talk SPORT understands Romero, who turns 27 early next year, is keen to test himself against Europe’s elite after playing just a handful of Champions League games. Spanish giants Real Madrid are known admirers of Romero, whose partnership with Micky van de Ven is central to Ange Postecoglou’s blueprint to lead Spurs into the top four. Walk it on back Sheffield United are interested in re-signing Manchester City defender Kyle Walker – 15 years after he left his hometown club. Walker is one of the players City will consider moving on at the end of the season in a bid to regenerate an ageing squad. The England right-back is expected to receive lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia and the MLS but has made no secret of the fact he would like to see out his career back at Bramall Lane. With the Blades currently riding high at the top of the Championship, that dream could become a reality. Walker was part of the United team that reached the 2009 play-off final before being sold to Tottenham in 2009 and has been with City since 2017, winning six Premier League titles. A Fleeting romance Everton are back on the trail of highly-rated Fleetwood goalkeeper David Harrington. Former Republic of Ireland under-21 international Harrington recently pledged his allegiances to Wales and was called up by Craig Bellamy for last month’s crunch Nations League double-header with Turkey and Iceland. Everton were keen to sign Harrington from Irish side Cork City before he joined League Two Fleetwood and have continued to monitor his progress. Harrington has made 16 appearances for Charlie Adam’s men this season. © 2024 talk SPORT Limited
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