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Manchester United’s goalscoring struggles have made signing a new striker a top priority this summer.
The Red Devils have lacked a reliable finisher, with their attacking output failing to meet expectations.
Rasmus Hojlund has endured an inconsistent season, scoring fewer than 10 Premier League goals.
Joshua Zirkzee has shown glimpses of his talent but looks more like a No. 10 than an out-and-out striker.
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United know they need a clinical forward to lead the line if they are to compete at the highest level.
Viktor Gyokeres has emerged as a top target, but he is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
One target in particular has caught the eye of Premier League clubs, shining at a lesser club.
That player is Liam Delap, who has become a player known to be of interest to Chelsea and Manchester United.
Red Devils step up chase for Liam Delap
Now, Daily Mail reports that United have held further internal discussions over a move for Delap.
The England U21 international has impressed this season, scoring 10 Premier League goals despite Ipswich’s struggles.
Delap has a release clause of around £40m if Ipswich are relegated, making him a more affordable option.
That is significantly lower than the £70m valuation of Hugo Ekitike, who is also on United’s radar.
Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Manchester City are all monitoring Delap’s situation as well.
City, his former club, hold a buyback option, which could complicate United’s pursuit.
United technical director Jason Wilcox knows Delap well from their time together at City’s academy, as per Daily Mail’s report.
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United plan to fund their summer signings by selling Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho.
Rashford has a £40m option in his loan deal at Aston Villa and could be sold for a similar fee elsewhere.
Sancho’s Chelsea loan includes an obligation to buy for £22-25m, though Dortmund are also keen on a reunion.
Chelsea will face a £5m penalty if they back out of the deal and sign another winger instead, as per Daily Mail’s report.
Victor Osimhen remains another name on United’s radar, with a potential swap deal involving Alejandro Garnacho mentioned in January.
With multiple striker targets in play, United’s summer plans are shaping up for a major overhaul.
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Source: Centred Devils
