Manchester United are targeting key striker as number 1 choice ahead of Liam Delap as he’s the dream target

Manchester United are targeting key striker as number 1 choice ahead of Liam Delap as he’s the dream target

Manchester United are setting sights big in the transfer window at this early stage.

At some point during every transfer window, pragmatism may take precedence over optimism, sometimes in a positive way and other times not.

United made a mistake in the summer of 2023 when they gave up on Harry Kane too soon and settled for Rasmus Hojlund at that time.

Manchester United has been looking for another striker for the past two years, which is proof that the decision to sign Hojlund was not a good one.

It is also too early for Manchester United to be abandoning its dream ambitions in early April, and the team has one set firmly in its sights for the summer of 2025.

They want Victor Osimhen for Manchester United. Manchester United’s top target during the last 24 hours.

These include ESPN, The Mail and The Sun claiming Liam Delap is United’s number one target for the summer window.

And while United In Focus is not denying Manchester United’s interest in the Ipswich Town striker, we understand the club’s top target is still Victor Osimhen.

UIF understands via transfer inside Graeme Bailey that Manchester United still have Victor Osimhen at the top of the club’s list of targets for the summer

Delap is one of the alternatives Manchester United are considering, as part of a six-man striker shortlist.

The four alternative names include Viktor Gyokeres, Jonathan Burkardt, Benjamin Sesko and Dusan Vlahovic.

However, with interest increasing from other clubs in Sporting striker Gyokeres, he is featured a little less prominently on the list of targets than previously considered

Manchester United are claimed to have told Victor Osimhen they plan to make a move for his services in the summer, according to an insider connected to the striker.

United do fear competition from Saudi clubs for Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray this season from Serie A side Napoli.

Osimhen is yet to make a decision on his future, while Manchester United scouts have been watching him in Turkey.

The Nigeria international would be an outstanding acquisition and UIF understands he is open to signing for Manchester United despite an expected lack of Champions League football next season.

Liam Delap remains an alternative, but in early April, United remain committed to exploring all possibilities to solve the club’s striker crisis, and Osimhen is the top option.