The latest Manchester United news and transfer rumours, including the latest on Liam Delap
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BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 20: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, during a stadium walk around ahead of the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 20, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Ruben Amorim will look to rebuild this summer(Image: UEFA via Getty Images)
Manchester United's season stooped to a new low on Wednesday night as they were beaten 1-0 by Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.
Defeat in Bilbao meant United will miss out on Champions League qualification for the second successive season and that the club have nothing but a bottom-half finish to show for their efforts in the Premier League this term.
It means the summer transfer window could have increased significance as owners Ineos look to back Ruben Amorim in his rebuild of the squad.
Here, the Manchester Evening News looks at some of the stories you might've missed.
Summer transfer budget 'revealed'
The Guardian claims Ruben Amorim will have less than £100m to improve the Manchester United squad this summer, with the 39-year-old retaining the full backing of the Old Trafford hierarchy.
It is claimed that United are ready to put their hands in their pocket to support Amorim this summer, despite the Europa League final defeat to Spurs on Wednesday night, with Wolves' Matheus Cunha and Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap said to be the club's top targets.
However, the report claims Amorim will be handed less than £100m to try and resurrect United next term.
MEN says: While £100m might have been a sufficient amount to fund a squad overhaul in the early 2000s, this rumoured budget is certainly not going to be enough for Amorim to recruit enough players who fit his style of play.
The 39-year-old has made no secret of his desire to bring in players who fit his favoured three at the back system. While the transfer kitty may end up being increased following player departures, i f Amorim is to be a success at Old Trafford, then he will need to be supported adequately.
Liam Delap update
Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap is reportedly listening to the proposals of several clubs as he prepares to leave Ipswich Town this summer.
The 22-year-old will be available to leave Portman Road for £30m this summer after the Tractor Boys' relegation to the Championship.
After netting 12 Premier League goals this term, Delap won't be short of suitors as Manchester United, Chelsea, and Everton have all been linked with the forward.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the forward's situation and revealed he has held talks with United, as well as other clubs.
Speaking to Give Me Sport, Romano said: "Liam Delap is hearing clubs' projects and trying to understand what's the best opportunity. So I don't know how quick it will be (a decision over his future), but for sure, the player is already preparing for his move, because there is interest from Man United.
"But he's not the only striker on the list, there are more options. So for Man United, I would keep the situation open, because United have several opportunities, also based on what happens with Champions League football or not."
MEN says: Part one of United's rebuild should be to recruit a striker capable of finding the back of the net on a regular basis - something they do not currently have in Rasmus Hojlund.
Of course, Delap is still young, and his talent is raw. But he has proven this season, even at Ipswich with limited service, that he is a competent finisher who knows where the back of the net is.
The problem for United, though, is that they will be unable to offer the England youth international Champions League football after losing the Europa League final.
With talks reportedly taking place between Delap and his suitors to lay out their projects, it means if a club swoops in that can offer him regular game time in Europe's top club competition, it could be a deal-breaker.