Following a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League last weekend, Manchester United have slipped down to 15th in the table.
So, it is expected that the Red Devils will go for a squad overhaul next summer to help Ruben Amorim turn the situation around next campaign.
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Goal-scoring has continued to be an issue for United as they have netted only 28 times in 25 league games with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee scoring only five goals combined.
Now, Caught Offside state that Man Utd are willing to hire a new No.9 in the upcoming window and have earmarked Ipswich Town star, Liam Delap, as a top target.
Kieran McKenna’s side are currently languishing in the relegation zone and United believe their chance of signing the forward will increase if they eventually fail to secure their top-flight status.
Ipswich want a fee of around £40m to sell the 22-year-old and Man Utd would be ready to agree on a deal to secure his service by matching the asking price.
Delap joined The Tractor Boys from Manchester City and they have a 20% sell-on and buy-back clause. But, having already got Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush, the Citizens are unlikely to go for yet another striker.
However, Chelsea are also interested in him and are currently in front of the Red Devils in the race to lure Delap. Therefore, Amorim’s side will have to overcome the Blues’ challenge to get the deal done.
In 23 Premier League starts, the young striker has scored 10 goals and notched up two assists this season. At the weekend, he helped 10-men Ipswich Town earn a crucial point in the relegation race by scoring a goal against Aston Villa.
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