‘Hard for me to say’ - Crystal Palace and West Ham target in the Championship refuses to be drawn on future

Crystal Palace and West Ham-linked Viktor Gyokeres has refused to be drawn on his long-term future. Coventry City face a battle to keep hold of the striker ahead of the January transfer window amid speculation linking him with a move elsewhere.

The Sweden international has been a key player for the Sky Blues since his move there in 2021. He initially joined Mark Robins’ side on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion before they made his switch there permanent last year.

Gyokeres, 24, has since scored 27 goals in 66 games in all competitions for the Championship outfit. London pair Crystal Palace and West Ham are both reportedly interested in luring him to the Premier League, according to Football League World, whilst second tier table toppers Burnley have also been mentioned as a potential suitor.

The player is coy on his situation and has had this to say, as per Swedish news outlet Expressen (via Burnley Express): “It’s hard for me to say, I don’t know. We’ll see that later. I enjoy Coventry. I get to play. I think it’s important to play a lot of games and be important in the team, not just move for the sake of moving.”

His contract at the Coventry Building Society Arena expires in June 2024. Prior to his transfer there, he also had loan spells at St. Pauli and Swansea City from Brighton.

Both Palace and West Ham will see next month as a chance to bolster their squad ahead of the second-half of the season as they both look to start picking up more wins in the league. The duo both return from the World Cup break later this month.