Viktor Gyökeres has insisted that he’s happy at Sporting amid recent claims linking him with a move to Chelsea in the winter market.
Earlier this week, Record stated the Lions have already rejected a €85m bid from the Blues, who may return with an improved offer, to get closer to the striker’s €100m release clause.
On Thursday, the 25-year-old scored a brace in his side’s 5-2 win over Vizela. After the tie he spoke to Sport TV, and he was asked about Chelsea’s interest.
His quotes are relayed by Record.
“There’s a lot of talk on social media and elsewhere, but I’m not focused on that. I don’t think about anything else. I’m here right now. I’m 100% focused on this and the club.”
With the player making it clear that he’s happy at Sporting, a potential deal is unlikely to take shape this month.
Sporting signed Gyökeres from Coventry City last summer and handed him a deal until 2028. The Sweden international has enjoyed a good start to his life in Portugal, scoring 22 goals and registering 10 assists from 25 games this season.
O Jogo have also relayed more comments from the frontman and when asked if this is the ‘best time’ of his career, Gyökeres explained: “Yes, but it’s far from over. We can’t enjoy it too much, but it’s been good so far. We’re playing well as a team.”
