Goldbridge: “He’d fit our system like a bloody glove”

Manchester United Transfer Update: Gyökeres Talks Spark Frenzy on The United Stand

Fresh Pursuit of Gyökeres Raises Eyebrows

On Sunday’s edition of The United Stand, Mark Goldbridge opened with a bang: “Manchester United are back in for Viktor Gyökeres and are very close to signing him.” A surprising revelation, not least because of recent reports linking the Swedish forward almost exclusively with Arsenal. Goldbridge made it clear that this wasn’t a joke, quipping, “It’s not April Fools,” before launching into a detailed breakdown of the unfolding situation.

According to Goldbridge, “Manchester United made a supersonic approach to Sporting and presented figures slightly above those negotiated with Arsenal between 70 and 80 million euros.” The original report, as he explained, came via Portuguese outlet SIC Notícias and was corroborated by A Bola and Record, all of whom indicated that Manchester United had moved decisively in recent hours.

Goldbridge Reacts: ‘I’d Absolutely Love It’

While Goldbridge admitted his scepticism, saying, “I don’t believe it,” he could not hide his excitement. “If you think for one second I’m going to start to get excited about this, you’d be absolutely right,” he laughed, adding, “I bloody love it. I’d absolutely love it.”

Despite his doubts about United’s ability to complete the deal, Goldbridge made it clear that Gyökeres would be a perfect fit. “He’d fit our system like a bloody glove,” he said emphatically. The bigger obstacle appears to be the player’s preference. “He doesn’t want to come to us, he wants to go to Arsenal.”

Strategic Move or Tactical Bluff?

Goldbridge suggested that United’s sudden involvement may be a calculated attempt to force Arsenal’s hand. “If I was Man United, I would say there’s 60, push the price up and make Arsenal have to go higher,” he said, referencing the ongoing stalemate between Arsenal and Sporting. Arsenal have reportedly offered €55 million, with Sporting holding out for more.

In his view, the move could be part of a wider transfer strategy: “Maybe now Rashford’s wage is gone, maybe we’ve just walked in and gone there’s 60 million.” He added, “I think Yárez is worth 60 at minimum. So why don’t we just give them 60? Why are we arguing for 55?”

He even suggested Manchester United may be used in this saga similarly to how Newcastle once entered the race for a player United ultimately failed to land: “We might just be being used here like Newcastle we used to get Emmo.”

Still Waiting on Reliable Confirmation

Goldbridge remained cautious, awaiting updates from trusted names in the transfer scene. “We need an update from an Ornstein or a Romano and they will be 100 percent all over this trying to find out what’s going on,” he said.

Yet even amid the caution, the enthusiasm was evident. “If you let this happen, footballing gods, I won’t take the piss out of Arsenal,” Goldbridge joked. He ended the segment playfully, “I’ll have a glass of champas and I’ll still run around the garden with my top off as well.”

Whether Manchester United are seriously in for Viktor Gyökeres or simply stirring the pot in a transfer window full of strategic plays remains to be seen. But as far as Goldbridge and The United Stand community are concerned, the possibility has more than sparked imaginations.