United “increasingly confident” of striking agreement for £50m-rated PL star – report

Manchester United have a better chance of signing Liam Delap from Ipswich Town than Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, as per reports.

United head coach Ruben Amorim is determined to add firepower to his ranks in the summer after the Red Devils failed to strengthen their toothless attack in the winter window.

The Mancunians had to rely on an own goal and set-piece strikes from their central defenders Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt to beat Ipswich 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Ipswich had the most dangerous forward on the pitch at Old Trafford, as Delap once again impressed with his hold-up play and movement.

The 22-year-old has an impressive 10 goals and two assists in the Premier League this term and his breakthrough season in England’s top flight has led to interest from a number of clubs, including United.

According to GIVEMESPORT, Osimhen is United’s primary target but “there is a belief behind the scenes” that Delap is a more attainable option than the Nigerian.

Osimhen is currently on loan at Galatasaray and will return to Napoli at the end of the season.

It is claimed that there is a better chance of being able to negotiate a deal with Ipswich than Napoli, especially if the 18th-placed Tractor Boys are unable to remain in the Premier League next season.

United are “increasingly confident” they can strike a deal for Delap rather than lure Osimhen, who is on a ludicrous contract in Turkey.

Accordingly, the Mancunians face a dilemma ahead of the summer window as they fear that chasing Osimhen could leave them behind in the race for Delap.

Chelsea tried to sign the ex-Manchester City talent in the winter window but Ipswich managed to keep him after insisting it would take more than £50m to prise away their star man. The Blues are expected to explore the possibility of signing Delap in the summer as well.

Delap might be more attainable but after seeing how young prospects like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have fared, United would be wise to invest in a more experienced and proven goalscorer.

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