All of the key Manchester United headlines on Friday, May 16
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and head coach Ruben Amorim
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and head coach Ruben Amorim
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Manchester United's season may not be over yet but transfer talk is already starting to dominate the agenda off the field.
United can win the Europa League on Wednesday but first must take on Chelsea in the Premier League this evening as they look to improve on a dire 16th position in the table.
But off the pitch, their transfer priorities are already taking shape amid interest in Ipswich forward Liam Delap and Ruben Amorim's admission they may have to target a defender in the transfer market.
Here is a look at all of the key Manchester United headlines on Friday, May 16.
£30m transfer warning
Manchester United's pursuit of Liam Delap won't be worthwhile unless they sign an experienced forward for the England under-21 international to learn from, too.
That is the frank verdict of United legend Paul Scholes, who is a fan of Delap but isn't sure the Ipswich Town forward will be able to solve United's goalscoring woes alone next season.
"United have been linked with signing him and I like Liam Delap," Scholes told TNT Sports.
"But he still needs one or two more strikers with him who have got some experience. We’ve been down this road with Rasmus Hojlund coming in as a young striker, and it hasn’t quite worked out so far."
Read Scholes' full thoughts, here.
United can't afford what Amorim wants
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has a summer shopping list that is getting longer by the week.
The Reds have endured a torrid campaign that could be rescued by victory over Tottenham in the Europa League final next week. But even success there, and the Champions League place on offer, won't change the need United have for new recruits.
The squad has been found wanting time and again this term and Amorim will be keen to stamp his mark on the side in his first summer transfer window in charge. The Portuguese has jettisoned the likes of Marcus Rashford and Antony and several other players will be released or sold at the end of the campaign.
It means new faces are inevitable and Amorim mooted the possibility of signing another centre back this summer after Leny Yoro picked up an injury that could rule him out for the rest of the campaign and beyond.
Yet striking such a deal will not be straightforward. United are sailing close to the wind on Profit and Sustainability rules and have several areas of the squad in need of surgery.
Read the full story, here.
Fernandes creates history
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has made history by winning the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award for a record-equalling fourth time.
Fernandes has joined Cristiano Ronaldo and David de Gea in becoming only the third United player to have won the award on four separate occasions.
Despite United's struggles in the Premier League this season, the Portugal international has posted some superb numbers to help inspire his team to reach the Europa League final next week.
The 30-year-old has 19 goals and 19 assists to his name this term and has been by far and away United's best player.
Read the full story, here.