Yorke rejects £55m transfer after talks between Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea

After negotiating with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea, Victor Yorke rejected a offer of nearly £30 million a year.

The forward who scored 54 goals for Sporting Lisbon last season attracted the interest of many top clubs. Premier League giants Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all have contacted their agents to try to gain the lead in the competition for one of Europe's most-watched strikers. But Yorke is still far from attractive to other regions - Saudi professional league team Riyadh Crescent recently made an astonishing contract offer to the 27-year-old.

French media "Team" said that after Victor Osimone changed his mind and refused Riyadh's new moon, the team "turned to attack" and sought to buy Yorke. Previously, Osimone was close to reaching an agreement with the Saudi giants, but eventually chose to stay in Europe. The Nigerian striker was abandoned by Napoli coach Antonio Conte last season and played for Galatasaray on loan, scoring 37 goals for the Turkish champion team. There are currently transfer rumors with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. Osimone's refusal to let Riyadh Crescent turn its target to Yorkress, they are preparing to offer Swedish international a contract with an annual salary of £30 million (excluding bonuses) and expressing their willingness to pay a transfer fee of about £55 million to Sporting Lisbon. But like Osimmon, Yorke rejected Saudi Arabia's temptation to continue his career in Europe.

The competitive situation of the top three in the Premier League

Arsenal: Joining the Emirates Stadium is obvious to Yorke. Arsenal has been second in the Premier League for three consecutive seasons, but it has always lacked a regular center. He is not only a scorer (he has sent 12 assists this season), but he is also competent for the role of "Pseudo-Nine", perfectly adapting to Arteta's tactical system that requires forwards to have both organizational skills. Players have a very high rating of Arteta. A stable environment will help it continue to grow and may even become a key puzzle for the Gunners to compete for the championship in the future.

Manchester United: When Ruben Amorin transferred from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United coach, Old Trafford was immediately seen as Yorke's potential next home. The two have worked together in Portugal to create a fantasy season, and Amorim is dissatisfied with the high-priced and inefficient Hoylund and Zilkize, and is eager to introduce new strikers. Although Manchester United only ranked 15th in the Premier League last season and did not qualify for the Champions League, the opportunity to reunite with their mentors is still attractive.

Chelsea: Despite signing Liam Drapp from Ipswich for £30 million, the Blues are still visiting Yorke. Conte's tactical system requires a forward who has both a fulcrum and a finishing ability, and Yorke's terrifying efficiency of 102 goals in 97 games in the past two seasons (data after joining the English Championship Coventry in 2023) is exactly what the Blues need.

Currently Serie A champions Naples, Atletico Madrid and Juventus are all paying attention to Yorke movements, and his uncle hinted that he may refuse all transfers to stay in Lisbon - although this possibility is low.