Victor Jokelez s departure is a foregone conclusion, Manchester United and Arsenal choose one of two

Sporting Lisbon chairman Fredrico Valandas broke silence about Victor Giocres' future, and this summer, the player is the target of Manchester United and Arsenal.

Portugal Sports Chairman Federico Valandas provided new news about Victor Giocres' future, hinting for the first time that he might leave at a lower fee.

Sweden's goal machine, 27, is currently in the middle of a fierce competition, with Manchester United and Arsenal competing for his joining this summer. Players are eager to leave the big team in Portugal, and there are rumors that he will even strike to force the departure because he believes they have broken their promise to let him go at a low price.

Sports side tried to repair their relationship with their star striker, but he rejected an invitation to a settlement meeting earlier this month. Valandas has now expressed his thoughts again, believing that Giokelez will be transferred before the transfer window is closed.

He has confirmed that the striker will be allowed to leave at a price below the 100 million euro (about £750 million) buyout clause in the contract. "The players remain calm about this matter," Valandas said, according to the Mirror.

Secondly, the team does not need to sell Victor Yorks, and fortunately, we have gone through the stage of selling major assets.

Victor Jokelez must choose between Manchester United and Arsenal

"However, we are still sensitive to Victor's dream or the dream of any other athlete. The team has promised that after weeks of meetings, we will not ask for the full payment of the clause; we will maintain a reasonable attitude on the amount required by Victor."

Today, there is a high possibility that he will leave. I won't disclose the amount, but the players know what it is. What I can make of this is that Victor will not leave for 60 million plus 10 million. He won't leave, absolutely not.

"In recent weeks, we've been paying attention. I've seen a player who is six months younger than Victor, Zubimendi transfers for 65 million, and I've also seen Matheus Cunha transfer to Manchester United for about 75 million euros."

"We're talking about a 26-year-old player. I believe Victor may leave unless he has the worst agent in the world and I don't believe he will leave because his agent is one of the best agents in the world."

Giokelez made 102 appearances for Portugal Sports in all matches, scoring 97 goals, including 39 goals in 33 matches last season in the Premier League. His goal-rich period in the Champions League won him a transfer to Portugal in July 2023.

Arsenal added another handful of oil to the fire after their initial offer was rejected. RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesco also entered their horizon, with German clubs reportedly significantly lowering their asking price for Slovenian players.

Giocres is also rumored to be heading to Real Madrid, but the heavyweight team in Spain has obviously given up on the opportunity to bring him in.