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Brighton flop to Europe's hot property - is Gyokeres ready for next step?

"I don't think he's the guy," Rio Ferdinand says of Viktor Gyokeres.

"I've watched him probably three times really, really closely. And three times I've gone: 'He ain't getting that opportunity in the Prem.'"

Gyokeres has scored a phenomenal 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting, also contributing 26 assists.

The Sweden forward averaged more than a goal per game last season, with 54 in 52 appearances.

But when he was being linked with Manchester United, Ferdinand said he was not convinced Gyokeres was a good fit for a team in England's top flight.