The Portuguese coach has already informed the Man Utd board that he feels the squad needs strengthening before it can compete for trophies and striker reinforcements is one of his top priorities

Manchester United have entered concrete talks to make Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres one of Ruben Amorim 's first signings at the club, according to reports. United are said to be pushing for Gyokeres' signature but face intense competition from rivals Manchester City, who have launched a pursuit of their own.

Ruben Amorim has made Viktor Gyokeres one of his top transfer targets, but Manchester United are facing a tough battle to sign the Swedish international from Sporting Lisbon