Real Madrid do not need him at the moment, I saw the news and I knew the outcome already. I still don't know how it ends with him but I'm sure as hell he won't be playing further with Sporting Lisbon. Arsenal recently agreed terms with Benjamin Sesko, with Arsenal making fast moves with Sesko, Manchester United are the best shot for him then. It'll take sometime but, it'll sure happen. He can score us goals, that's all we're after.
That's the first thing I thought when I heard this news, I don't know why Real Madrid is chasing this player because they already have enough players for the forward position. I agree with you, the Premier League might be more appropriate for Gyokeres whether it's Arsenal or Manchester United it's the same what is clear is that he will compete with Mo Salah, Alexander Isak or Haaland well if he can beat these 3 players in scoring goals so it makes sense that Real Madrid would be eyeing him in the next season.