Man Utd have perfect response to Liam Delap snub as £50m transfer ‘accelerated’
Manchester United are expected to navigate a busy summer.
Manchester United could reportedly push to sign Bryan Mbeumo even if they complete a deal to land Matheus Cunha. It comes after Liam Delap is said to have snubbed a switch to Old Trafford in favour of joining Premier League rivals Chelsea.
United are desperate to improve Ruben Amorim’s attacking options this summer. It is claimed that plans to bolster their midfield and defence are on hold until the forward line is sorted. Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee both struggled for goals last season, while nobody in the club’s squad reached double figures in the Premier League. Several additions in the final third are expected to arrive in Manchester.
Wolves forward Cunha could become United’s first summer signing. A £62.5million release clause is set to be triggered over the coming days.
According to Give Me Sport, a successful pursuit of Cunha will not impact United’s interest in Mbeumo and Delap’s snub will only accelerate plans to sign the Cameroon forward. Amorim is reportedly hoping to ‘accelerate’ a move for the Brentford star, who scored 20 Premier League goals in 2024-25.
Mbeumo has done much of his work for Brentford from the right, cutting inside on his left foot. However, he also played in a front two with Yoan Wissa at times during the campaign. Both Cunha and Mbeumo have experience playing in a similar system to the one Amorim has adopted at United.
One man who now seems unlikely to join United is Ipswich forward Delap. According to talkSPORT, the 22-year-old has opted to sign for Chelsea following an excellent breakthrough campaign in the Premier League.
