Quote from: Cookdata on Today at 04:23:31 PM

Quote from: Lannakosa on Today at 03:26:47 PM

Do you think Manchester United can compete with Arsenal in the new season? In my opinion, it is impossible at the moment, there is a gap between the levels of the teams. Arsenal was strong enough without these transfers, and Manchester United seems to be in a very bad state and these few transfers are attempts to level the situation a little. So I do not expect any reaction from Manchester United to this transfer.

With or without Viktor to Arsenal, Manchester United are not close to what Arsenal has done in the last few seasons. They are incomparable and are not fit to be on the same trouser but I don't want to use over excitement of Viktor to Arsenal to think they are the best here. He clearly want Arsenal and has rejected other offers and also reduced his wages so they can consider him to the team and now they just did, he is just another potential but that doesn't mean he is going to change everything over night.

Last I check, Amorim was the previous sporting cp manager, he was doing well until he switched path to Premier league and things hasn't been the same and that's because clearly Premier league is very tough and competitive. Viktor Gyökeres has had a good career in Sporting CP but that doesn't uplift Arsenal performance to the top of the table but I expect to see some changes since they now have a perfect striker that is going to do more for the club than they have always wanted.

I quite agree with you on Arsenal being better than Manchester United in the last few years despite that Manchester United have achieved more trophies than Arsenal. Gyokeres may not bring liberation to Arsenal but his signing brought excitement to Arsenal because it was anticipated to boost the structure of the attacking positions. For the fact that Gyokeres wanted Arsenal against all odds and succeeded means he will be devoted towards the growth of the team so it's really a good signing that will strengthen Arsenal's squad.

The Portuguese league and the Premier league have different attention hence the reason why Amorim is finding it difficult at Manchester United regardless that they weren't in good shape before his arrival. However, Viktor Gyokeres may not also have an easy way but with time he will adapt to the system of the Premier league and help Arsenal get to greater heights.