United set to fast-track their pursuit of 20-goal ace after Chelsea delivered devastating blow to their summer plans – report

Manchester United are looking to revamp their attack ahead of next season.

After struggling in front of goal, Ruben Amorim has made it his mission to strengthen his attacking options.

Matheus Cunha, one of United’s preferred number 10s for next season, is expected to complete his move this week.

His arrival is part of a three-player attacking rebuild, with United targeting both a striker and another playmaker to join him in their refreshed forward line.

Delap and Mbeumo in United’s Plans

Liam Delap and Bryan Mbeumo have emerged as key targets for United.

Of the two, a move for Delap is expected to be prioritised before United shift their focus to the Brentford playmaker.

What is the latest on their transfers?

According to Give Me Sport, there is a real chance of a £60 million move for Mbeumo, regardless of whether Delap joins United or not.

However, the report suggests that if the Ipswich Town striker rejects a move to Old Trafford, the 20-time league champions will make a significant push for Mbeumo.

Could United miss out on Delap?

A move for the former Manchester City striker is far from straightforward.

Will he choose Amorim’s project? Well, he might have already decided on his next move—and it’s not United.

Ben Jacobs reports that he has agreed to a Chelsea switch, with the lack of Champions League football at Old Trafford possibly swaying his decision.

That said, if he does not move to Manchester, it makes perfect sense for the club to step up their pursuit of Mbeumo.

Mbeumo: a proven attacking threat

With 20 goals and seven assists, Mbeumo was outscored only by Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland, and Alexander Isak among Premier League forwards.

He could provide the goal-starved United squad with the transformation they desperately need if they beat Newcastle to his signature.

If United cannot land one of the league’s elite strikers and miss out on a promising prospect like Delap, securing the next-best goalscorer could be the perfect alternative.

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