Manchester United have now held face-to-face talks over a deal for a "powerful" forward, according to The Athletic, with the deal for Matheus Cunha now edging towards completion.
Man Utd now closing in on signing Cunha
Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that Man United are closing in on their first summer signing, as personal terms have almost been agreed to bring Cunha to Old Trafford, in what is expected to be a £62.5m deal.
The Brazilian is said to have "accepted the project" on offer at United, having been keen on joining for quite some time, and there is an expectation the forward will be brought to play in the number 10 role, which means Ruben Amorim is still tasked with bringing in a striker.
Amorim's current striker options, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have fallen way short of expectations this season, netting just 17 goals between them, despite chalking up a combined 98 appearances in all competitions.
Player Rasmus Hojlund Joshua Zirkzee
Appearances 50 48
Goals 10 7
As such, it should be no surprise the Red Devils are now stepping up their pursuit of a new striker, and The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell has now revealed that chiefs have held face-fo-face talks with Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap.
Delap has an active £30m release clause following Ipswich's relegation from the Premier League, making him an attractive option for some top clubs, with Chelsea also expected to enter negotiations over a deal.
The low release clause means United will be able to sign the Ipswich forward regardless of the outcome of Wednesday's crucial Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur, which will decide whether Amorim's side qualify for next season's Champions League.
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"Powerful" Delap could be perfect signing for United
It is a bonus that Man Utd will be able to sign the 22-year-old regardless of whether they are triumphant in the Europa League final, and there are some other signs that he could be an ideal addition to the squad.
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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has singled out the Englishman for high praise this season, saying: "He's a pivotal player for [Ipswich], there's no denying that. I think he's had a very good season.
"He's got big strengths, very strong, powerful runner. Certainly knows where the goal is. He's always had a lot of potential."
Not only that, but Amorim is clearly in need of a consistent goalscorer, given Hojlund and Zirkzee's struggles, and the Ipswich star has a solid goal record in the Premier League, considering he has played in a poor team, netting 12 goals.
Delap could take his game to the next level by signing for a top club, and a fee of just £30m is a bargain for a striker of his quality.