Manchester United’s recruitment team is scouring the market for potential attacking reinforcements as they continue their search for a striker ahead of next season.
The Red Devils are weighing up several options, with a few key names on their radar, including young talents from the Premier League.
With Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee currently leading the line, competition for places will only intensify as the transfer window nears.
United are particularly focused on securing a more prolific forward to help bolster their offensive strength.
Manchester United looking at Jean-Philippe Mateta
According to GIVEMESPORT, Manchester United have kept a keen eye on Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, a striker who has impressed this season.
While they remain interested in other targets, such as Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, the Red Devils have not ruled out Jean-Philippe Mateta as a viable option for the summer.
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Crystal Palace are reportedly holding out for at least £50 million for their star forward, who has been a key figure for the Eagles this campaign.
Mateta, 27, has shown consistent form and could provide a strong backup for Hojlund and Zirkzee, should the transfer discussions for other targets not come to fruition.
Despite being lower on the pecking order compared to Delap and Victor Osimhen, Mateta’s ability to offer strength and skill up top makes him a solid backup plan for United.
With the possibility of losing Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa at the end of his loan, United’s summer plans could get a boost, but they are still navigating their financial situation based on the outcome of their Europa League campaign.
If they fail to qualify for the Champions League, the Red Devils may have to adjust their budget and targets for the upcoming transfer window.
Mateta could very well emerge as a cost-effective option as United seeks to add more depth to their attacking options.
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Source: Centred Devils
