Manchester United will go after Bayer Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick if they can’t get their hands on Ipswich Town’s goal thief Liam Delap.
The Red Devils are desperately looking for a new striker this summer. Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have not delivered, and manager Ruben Amorim has made it clear that the team needs a reliable goalscorer.
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Matheus Cunha is on his way to Old Trafford to bolster his attack, but the Brazilian is seen as a 10 by Amorim. Despite the staggering €73 million transfer fee for Cunha, financially strapped Man Utd will also want to bring in a traditional centre-forward.
Ipswich star Liam Delap is the club’s first choice for that position, as he is Premier League experienced and affordable – with a relegation clause that lowers the price to just €35 million.
But Man Utd are far from the only club interested in the 22-year-old. Chelsea are considered the favourites to secure Delap, who prioritises European qualification when choosing his next club.
Schick as plan B
According to GIVEMESPORT, Man Utd could turn to Bayer Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick if they can’t get hold of Delap.
United’s interest in the Czech international has been known for a few weeks, after German media revealed that recreation manager Christopher Vivell had made contact with Schick.
The 29-year-old doesn’t really fit into United’s new profile focus on younger players, but there is an acceptance that he could be a reliable bargain as he wants to leave Leverkusen this summer.
Schick has a strained relationship with head coach Xabi Alonso, and even the Spaniard’s presumed departure to Real Madrid is not expected to be enough to persuade the striker to stay.
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It is claimed that Man Utd “admire” Schick’s goal record, after he has scored consistently despite not being a regular in the team under Alonso. He has 25 goals in 42 games this season, with only 25 of them starting.
Schick can cost up to €30 million, making him significantly cheaper than some of the younger, more high-profile options on United’s radar.
