The plan was to bring in both Matheus Cunha and Ipswich Town star Liam Delap. – While the first has been signed, the second is on its way to Chelsea.
According to reports, Manchester United have put together a list of four striker targets after losing the battle for Ipswich Town star Liam Delap.
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Manager Ruben Amorims is desperate to sign a new striker before the 2025/26 season. Rasmus Hojlund has struggled to find goals since arriving from Atalanta, and they have now had to look for alternatives following the news of Delaps’ impending move to Chelsea.
The England Under-21 international was seen as United’s number one priority, but a move to Old Trafford is now highly unlikely unless they manage a last-minute shock intervention.
Delaps’s medical test at Chelsea is said to have taken place on Sunday, according to reports, and he will be presented as the club’s fourth summer signing within the next week.
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As a result, the Red Devils have put together a striker list that includes Victor Osimhen, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Jonathan David, and Randal Kolo Muani, according to CaughtOffside.
Osimhen, David and Kolo Muani are all expected to switch clubs during the summer transfer window, while Mateta has also been linked with a move after an outstanding season at Crystal Palace.
Manchester United are also interested in RB Leipzig star Benjamin Šeško, but Arsenal are in talks to sign the Slovenian international and want to finalise a deal for the 22-year-old.
Matheus Cunha ready for Man Utd
United’s pursuit of a new striker comes after they announced the arrival of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, after triggering his €74 million buyout clause.
The Brazilian international is expected to be used in an attacking midfield role at Old Trafford next season, while the club also secure a new striker who can complement the 25-year-old.
Cunha scored 17 goals and provided six assists in 36 appearances in all competitions in his final season for Wolves.
