Manchester United charge into summer transfer talks with a £40m striker target, but critics warn his move may falter and further complicate their attack.
Manchester United have entered advanced talks to secure a £40m-rated striker. The club seeks a decisive goal-scorer to boost their frontline amid underwhelming performances.
Strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have not met expectations. Their struggles leave fans and pundits questioning United’s current attack.
United also eye Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen. Osimhen’s release clause drops to between €75m and €80m, or £63m and £67m, starting July 1.
A limited summer transfer budget forces United to seek a more affordable option. The club must fill multiple positions before planned player sales ease financial constraints.
fotnet24.net reveals that United has intensified scouting efforts on Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Eagles value him at £40m for his striking potential.
TalkSPORT pundit Troy Deeney casts doubt on Mateta’s ability. He insists the French forward failed to impress at Palace and will struggle at Old Trafford.
Mateta notched 12 goals in 27 Premier League matches this season and netted 16 league goals last term. Critics question his consistency under previous managers despite a reported tally of 28 goals in 46 games under Glasner.
In a surprising twist, Sir Jim Ratcliffe approved a squad overhaul with six departures already in motion. Marcus Rashford, now on loan at Aston Villa with a £40m buy option, puzzles many including Paul Merson.
