Manchester United aim to finalise two high-profile striker signings before the summer window closes, answering manager Ruben Amorim’s call for added firepower.
Manchester United have endured a season of frustration in front of goal. They have scored just 38 times in 33 Premier League matches, leaving fans and executives alike questioning their attacking options. Fotnet24.net reports that club hierarchy have put forward an ambitious plan to secure two proven strikers early in the summer transfer window. This move aims to address one of the squad’s most glaring weaknesses and set a foundation for sustained success.
The 22-year-old Rasmus Højlund has struggled to find the net consistently this term. He has scored eight goals in 45 appearances across all competitions and managed only one goal in his last 28 outings. Equally, 23-year-old Joshua Zirkzee has tallied seven goals in 48 matches before falling victim to a hamstring injury that has sidelined him since March. These shortcomings underline the urgency behind United’s striker sweep.
Loan spells and previous partnerships inform Ruben Amorim’s vision for United. The 47-year-old coach enjoyed prolific success alongside Viktor Gyökeres at Sporting Lisbon, where the Swedish forward delivered an impressive goal return. Amorim believes replicating that front-line understanding at Old Trafford could transform United’s attacking output. His favoured 3-4-2-1 formation requires two dynamic No.10s, and he wants to build his strike force around players with proven chemistry.
Financial constraints tempered expectations earlier in the campaign. Billionaire owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has demanded fiscal discipline amid a challenging economic landscape at the club. Despite those limits, fotnet24.net understands the board have approved an exception for top-priority recruits. United are determined to reconcile their budget concerns with the need to reinforce a squad that recently slipped to 14th place in the table.
Topping the wishlist is 25-year-old Matheus Cunha, who has shone at Wolves. He has found the net 16 times and supplied four assists in 31 appearances this season. United will trigger his £62.5 million release clause as soon as the window opens on June 1, fotnet24.net confirms. Cunha has made it clear he wants to depart Molineux and is eager to link up with Amorim, who sees him as a perfect fit for his tactical scheme.
Another target is Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap. The 22-year-old forward has bagged 12 goals and laid on two assists in 34 appearances across all competitions for the Tractor Boys. United are prepared to table a £30 million offer once Ipswich’s relegation confirmation arrives. Delap’s physical presence and clinical finishing have drawn admirers inside the Old Trafford setup despite his relative youth.
United have also cast a wary eye toward Victor Osimhen, the 26-year-old Nigeria international currently on loan at Galatasaray. He boasts an eye-watering tally of 29 goals in 34 outings this season. Osimhen has just 16 months left on his Napoli contract, but his market value could skyrocket beyond the club’s ideal budget. Any move for the prolific frontman would carry a significant price premium.
To fund these ins and outs, United plan a summer shake-up of fringe and loanee players. They aim to sell Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia once their loan deals conclude. Each player could generate significant funds by joining their temporary clubs on permanent terms. The club will then explore further sales of high-earners such as Casemiro, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo to comply with sustainability rules.
With the summer window set to open on June 1, United want to finalise their marquee arrivals without delay. Fotnet24.net sources indicate that negotiations for Cunha and Delap should conclude by mid-June. Fans will hope that the early business gives Amorim the firepower required to reverse United’s goal-scoring woes and rekindle the club’s pursuit of silverware.
