I think the Swedish striker is exactly the type of striker that Manchester United is looking for. He is having a great year at Sporting Lisbon. And he can continue to score until the end of the year. He has scored over 50 goals so far. If you want to get Gyökeres, Manchester United will have to pay Lisbon a huge transfer fee. Because Manchester United is not the only team that wants to sign him. Of course, we should also mention the factor of manager Amorim. Maybe the Portuguese manager can convince him.
What are the chances of getting him? Bringing him would mean letting players like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee leaving the club for good. They're not good enough quality players who can play for Manchester United at a top level. Getting him this January transfer window would be tough. The coach has no such plans to force him out from the club,he has so much respect for Sporting Lisbon.
One of Hojlund and Zirkzee must be sacrificed, if Ruben Amorim is interested in working with Viktor Gyokeres again. Viktor Gyokeres will certainly be the hottest property in the upcoming transfer market, so of course the competition to get his signature will not be easy. Sporting CP will be happy to release their best asset, if they get a tempting offer for their striker, which of course is not cheap.
Man United chances of recruiting Viktor Gyokeres in the January transfer market are quite slim, there are many obstacles, besides having to release several available players first. However, it is possible that Ruben Amorim will try his luck with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. Overall, I think Man United current problem does not only lie in their attackers, the back line and midfield also need to be overhauled.