Manchester United are ready to look into the possibility of landing Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani or Crystal Palace fan favourite Jean-Philippe Mateta as head coach Ruben Amorim continues seeking to lure additional firepower to Old Trafford, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Red Devils have suffered a major blow before the summer transfer window has officially opened for business after being notified that primary centre forward target Liam Delap has chosen Chelsea as his preferred destination, forcing influential figures behind the scenes to move onto alternative options.
Matheus Cunha is preparing to become Manchester United's first acquisition since the end of the 2024/25 campaign, thanks to there being a verbal agreement in place ahead of a £62.5million switch from Premier League counterparts Wolverhampton Wanderers, but Amorim remains determined to make his side even more of an attacking threat.
Amorim Eyeing Kolo Muani and Mateta Again
Tactician prioritising attempting to recruit first-choice frontman
Randal Kolo Muani celebrating after scoring for Juventus
Manchester United are set to reignite their interest in Kolo Muani and Mateta, according to GMS sources, after Amorim and key decision-makers have opted to continue prioritising attempting to recruit a new first-choice striker in the aftermath of being unable to convince Delap to arrive from Ipswich Town.
The Red Devils' search for further ammunition has been complicated by them missing out on qualifying for any continental competitions heading into next term, with their hopes ending when they allowed Tottenham Hotspur to end their 17-year wait for a trophy in the Europa League final last week.
GMS sources have been informed that Manchester United will make checks over whether Kolo Muani would be an ideal fit after they previously looked at recruiting him on a couple of occasions, including in January, but it has been acknowledged that it would take at least £35million to land him.
Randal Kolo Muani's statistics this season
Although the 26-year-old France international snubbed the opportunity to join the Red Devils midway through the campaign, due to choosing to complete a loan switch to Juventus, the door has been left ajar for Amorim to potentially pounce as the Serie A giants are not on course to open fresh negotiations with PSG in an attempt to agree a permanent deal.
Manchester United are adamant that Kolo Muani has good pedigree, GMS sources have learned, resulting in them being willing to consider upping the ante in their pursuit if it becomes clear that he is available at the right price or another temporary move would be possible as preparations are made for next season.
Mateta Fits Bill Due to Premier League Action
Red Devils aware 27-year-old would not need time to adjust
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta
GMS sources have been told that Manchester United's preference would still be to land a marksman who already boasts Premier League experience, leading to Mateta coming back into their thinking after he played a key role in current employers Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup earlier this month.
The 27-year-old has been described as 'unbelievable' by Sky Sports pundit Izzy Christiansen, having made himself one of the first names on the Eagles' team sheet under boss Oliver Glasner, and the Red Devils have refused to rule out the possibility of raiding their domestic counterparts.
Manchester United are aware that Mateta will cost more than it would have taken to secure Delap's services as Crystal Palace value him at £40million, GMS sources understand, but they are poised to continue assessing whether he would be the perfect option to leapfrog Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee in the pecking order.
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GMS sources recently revealed that Brentford talisman Bryan Mbeumo is firmly in the Red Devils' sights as a potential acquisition, highlighting that Amorim and members of the recruitment department are refusing to rest on their laurels after the setback of failing to convince their leading target to join.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 30/05/2025
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