Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap
Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap (Image: PA)
Manchester United are on the verge of the summer transfer window and Ruben Amorim will have his heart set on a full clear out of the team.
MEN Sport understands that the priority for the Reds will be to improve their attack. United have been blunt this season and that has seen them languishing in the bottom half of the table.
Matheus Cunha is set to be United's first signing for that area of the pitch and Ipswich Town's Liam Delap is also seen as a priority. With this in mind, the Manchester Evening News are looking at the latest reports surrounding Delap and another attacker.
Delap blow
According to The Guardian, United are going to be joined in the race to sign Delap by Chelsea and Newcastle. While the Reds have the centre-forward at the top of their wishlist, it is believed the 22-year-old has a measured approach to his next move and is willing to speak with all interested clubs before making his mind up.
What MEN Sport says: For United, this update will be a blow for them as they would have been hoping to get Delap snapped up early to move on to other targets. While they have managed to breeze past the opposition to sign Cunha, the battle for Delap seems to be a much trickier one entirely.
At £30m, the forward represents a steal and the concern in the United camp will be that Newcastle and Chelsea have had much better Premier League seasons and this likely makes them more attractive propositions for signings.
Cherki makes next club decision
According to TBR Football, Lyon winger Rayan Cherki has his heart set on a move to a 'top' English club this summer. It is believed the attacking midfielder will be available for approximately £20m and that has led to interest from a host of Premier League clubs.
It is believed that some in Cherki's camp wish to see him sign for a team like Crystal Palace, Fulham or West Ham United but the player has hopes of signing for a team like United, Chelsea, Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur.
What MEN Sport says: Cherki seems like a no-brainer move for United in the summer transfer window. He showed at Old Trafford what he can do and for around £20m that is another bargain with limited downside.
Most Premier League clubs will be able to pay his asking price so it is up to the Reds to ensure that they put forward the best vision for the Frenchman.
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