Manchester United Poised For High-Profile Summer Swoop On Matheus Cunha And Liam Delap
Manchester United have set their sights high ahead of a critical summer transfer window, as they target Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha and emerging English striker Liam Delap. Both names are at the centre of evolving transfer intrigue, with the Red Devils’ ambitions speaking volumes about their intent to rejuvenate an attack currently delivering a historically low Premier League goal tally. With fierce competition from other clubs and financial maneuvering required, United’s pursuit of these two highly sought-after talents could shape the club’s immediate future and competitive prospects.
Ruben Amorim, tipped to take the reins at Old Trafford, faces the daunting task of revitalising United’s misfiring attack — a side currently projected to notch just 45 league goals, which would mark a record club low. It’s no surprise, then, that United are aggressively seeking reinforcements across the forward line. Sources close to the club confirm that both Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap head the list of preferred targets, with the recruitment of both mooted as plausible, provided player sales raise the necessary funds.
Cunha, Wolves’ talisman and creative dynamo, has scored 25 Premier League goals in the last two seasons, including 13 in the current campaign despite frequently operating as a left-sided No 10 rather than an out-and-out striker. His £62.5 million release clause acts as both an invitation and a deadline for suitors, ensuring clarity but also generating urgency. As he recently told The Guardian, "I want to fight for titles, for big things. I have potential." With Arsenal and Newcastle United also circling — the latter reportedly preparing a bid to boost their European ambitions — the prospect of a summer bidding war looms large.
The attraction for United is clear: Cunha’s adaptability and direct running could add the creativity and dynamism so sorely lacking in recent line-ups. Despite questions over temperament — after this season’s two red card incidents and six-game suspension — staff and teammates describe Cunha as a positive dressing room influence when channelled correctly. His flair, highlighted by a memorable Olimpico goal against United on Boxing Day, offers the sort of individual magic United fans crave.
Turning to Liam Delap, the younger Englishman is making waves at Ipswich, offering a blend of raw physical power and remarkable goal instincts. With 12 Premier League goals for a relegation-threatened side and a relatively modest £30 million clause if Ipswich go down, Delap appeals not just for his present output but also his potential for growth. United’s technical director Jason Wilcox knows Delap well from their Manchester City days, adding a layer of familiarity and confidence in his character.
Yet, United are not alone in their pursuit. Chelsea, Everton, and Brighton are all reportedly eyeing Delap, anticipating a scramble should Ipswich’s Premier League safety lapse. Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen further thicken the transfer plot, though both represent significantly pricier alternatives.
United’s attacking dilemma is underscored by the numbers: between main forwards Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee, and Alejandro Garnacho, only 10 league goals have arrived this season. In comparison, both Cunha and Delap have matched or exceeded those figures individually, making their double signing a tantalising — if financially complex — prospect for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s new-look regime.
As the transfer window approaches, the question for United is not just who they will sign, but whether they can outmanoeuvre their rivals and shed enough salary and unwanted players to make their plans a reality. The arrival of proven goal-getters could be transformative — and possibly decisive — in restoring United to elite status.
Will United get their men and reignite their storied attack, or will rivals outbid them at the last hurdle? Comment below, share your thoughts, and tell us which target should top United’s list this summer.
