Man Utd exploring Liam Delap transfer after cooling interest in Viktor Gyokeres amid Arsenal advances

Initially, Gyokeres seemed a natural fit for United, especially given the fact former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim is now in charge at Old Trafford. However, United have been cautious about committing to Gyokeres due to Sporting CP’s high asking price and his wage demands. Moreover, they might face stiff competition from Arsenal, who are heating up their interest in the striker after the appointment of Andrea Berta as their new sporting director.

According to The Athletic,Delap has emerged as an attractive option for United due to his age and the potential to secure him at a reasonable price of £40 million, which could be activated if Ipswich fail to retain their top-flight status. Moreover, United’s technical director, Jason Wilcox, has a strong connection with Delap, having worked with him during his time at Manchester City’s academy, which could play a vital role during any negotiations.

RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko also remains on United’s list of potential reinforcements. The club has been tracking the Slovenian forward since 2018, previously holding discussions about signing him in 2022 and again last summer. However, Sesko opted to extend his contract, delaying any move to the Premier League. Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen is also said to be on United's radar, but his high salary demands pose a significant challenge for United’s restricted budget. One way to facilitate the transfer financially could be a player-swap deal, with Napoli showing genuine interest in Alejandro Garnacho. However, it remains to be seen if United would be willing to part with one of their brightest young talents.

As transfer discussions continue, United’s immediate focus will be on their upcoming clash against rivals Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. With the club struggling to break into the league’s top half, securing a positive result against City could provide a much-needed boost.