Manchester United’s summer transfer strategy is already taking shape, with key areas identified and fresh targets emerging ahead of a crucial off-season.
United’s qualification for the Champions League could be secured with victory over Tottenham in the Europa League final, a result that would transform the club’s financial outlook and appeal to top talents.
Ruben Amorim is expected to oversee an overhaul of the squad, with INEOS targeting young, hungry players who can grow into elite performers.
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One of the key areas being prioritised is up front, where United want to provide greater competition and depth behind Rasmus Hojlund if he is to stay.
And now, one of the most promising young forwards in England has his eyes firmly set on Old Trafford.
Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap is reportedly leaning towards a move to Manchester United, according to talkSPORT.
The 21-year-old, who came through the Manchester City academy before impressing in his breakout season with newly-promoted Ipswich, has hit 12 Premier League goals this term.
Delap has a £30million release clause in his contract, and both United and Chelsea are said to be willing to trigger it.
However, United appear to be in pole position due to Delap’s preference for a return to the north west and his ambition to play Champions League football — something United can guarantee with a win in Bilbao later this month.
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Sources suggest that Delap’s representatives are closely monitoring United’s progress, and should qualification for UEFA’s top-tier competition be confirmed, the striker would be open to the move.
The England under-21 international has impressed scouts with his physicality, movement, and finishing, and is considered a strong long-term option to complement the development of Hojlund.
With Amorim’s system relying heavily on high-pressing forwards, Delap’s style fits the blueprint United are beginning to implement under the INEOS sporting structure.
Should United pull off the signing, it would represent a smart acquisition of a homegrown talent with Premier League experience and significant upside.
For Liam Delap, the move would represent a return to his native north west — and a step into the spotlight at one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
