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    ‘Reminds me of Darwin Nunez’ – Elite clubs’ target now has 30 goals in 33 games

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    Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres continues to impress, with his goal tally now standing at 30 for the season.

    Chelsea told eye-popping amount they must pay to land prolific Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres in January transfer window | Goal.com

    The former Coventry City talisman’s performances have caught the attention of Premier League giants Newcastle United, who are closely monitoring his progress. Had Eddie Howe had a striker of Gyokeres’ caliber at his disposal, Newcastle might not have had to rely on a penalty shootout to overcome Blackburn Rovers’ resilience on Tuesday night.

    Newcastle United’s recent goal-scoring exploits have been notable, with impressive tallies against Luton, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest in recent weeks. However, their defensive concerns persist. Despite this attacking prowess, the Magpies face challenges, particularly with Alexander Isak’s injury woes limiting his impact and Callum Wilson also sidelined due to injury at 32 years old. As a result, securing a top-class center-forward may be a priority for Newcastle in the upcoming transfer window, assuming Financial Fair Play regulations permit.
    According to HITC Football, Newcastle dispatched scouts to monitor Viktor Gyokeres’ performance for Sporting Lisbon at the beginning of January. Fast forward nearly two months, and the Swedish powerhouse has surpassed the 30-goal mark for the first time in his career. Notably, Gyokeres achieved this milestone in just 33 appearances for the Portuguese side, a remarkable feat considering his modest £20 million transfer fee from Coventry City.

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    30 goals in just 33 Sporting Lisbon games

    “Gyokeres, I didn’t know him. I think it’s a great job from Sporting’s scouting team,” former Los Leoas coach Jorge Jesus tells Sport TV, likening the former Brighton youngster‘s impact to that of Darwin Nunez at Benfica.

    “I didn’t know him and, apparently, in England, no one saw him either! It reminds me of when Benfica went to get Darwin from the Spanish second division, from Almeria.”
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    After spending two successful years in Lisbon, Nunez caught the eye of Liverpool, who secured his services, resulting in a substantial profit for Benfica. Now, the capital city neighbors Sporting Lisbon anticipate a similar windfall with Viktor Gyokeres. However, the extent of Newcastle’s ambition to secure the Swedish striker remains uncertain, as their deep-pocketed owners may face Financial Fair Play concerns when considering triggering Gyokeres’ hefty £86 million release clause.

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