Manchester United have been dealt a major blow in their summer transfer plans, with a key striker target slipping through their fingers.
Man United were eager to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap but he now appears to be heading to Chelsea instead.
Delap wants to play in Europe, something the Red Devils cannot offer after their Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Finding a reliable goal-scorer has become a top priority at Old Trafford after a woeful 2024–25 campaign in front of goal.
Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have been abysmal all season and the former could move back to Italy this summer.
Due to the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), United must work with a constrained budget to bolster their squad.
Delap was seen as a low-cost, high-upside option, but United must now pivot quickly to other targets.
We believe Victor Osimhen could be a fantastic addition to the Red Devils.
The Napoli-owned striker spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, netting 36 goals and providing eight assists in 40 games across all competitions.
There is no way back to Napoli for Osimhen and United must pounce on this amazing opportunity.
The 26-year-old could be signed for a fee of around £56 million, which is a bargain considering his ruthless finishing abilities.
United have been running behind players with potential for a long time but all of them have come up short under the crushing weight of expectations.
When Hojlund arrived in 2023, fans dreamed of a new Erling Haaland but the reality was far less inspiring.
Apart from his frame, his performances never came close to matching Haaland’s.
It is time for United to break the bank for a proven striker who can guarantee 20 goals every season.
Osimhen is demanding a staggering salary of £10.2 million per year, which equates to £196,000 per week.
Marcus Rashford is one of the highest earners at Old Trafford but he is set to leave the club permanently with Barcelona touted as his next likely destination.
With the pressure mounting, INEOS must now show ambition, back their manager, and deliver the marquee striker Old Trafford craves.
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