Liam Delap, Chelsea and Man United
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Manchester United are eager to sign a new forward this summer and pinned their hopes on Liam Delap - but the Ipswich star has picked Chelsea instead after the Blues qualified for the Champions League
Manchester United were dealt a transfer hammer blow by Liam Delap's decision to reject their advances and instead choose Chelsea as his next home. The striker had his pick of leading Premier League clubs after shining for relegated Ipswich Town this season.
Former Everton midfielder Darron Gibson has urged Manchester United to end their pursuit of Blues target Liam Delap. Gibson, a Premier League winner with the Red Devils who spent five years at Goodison Park after leaving his boyhood club - believes it would be a mistake for club and player if the striker ended up at Old Trafford.
Amorim's side are also advancing on a move for Wolves' Matheus Cunha, with talks so far centring on personal terms.
Man United look as though they will have to take their search for a striker elsewhere in this summer's transfer window.
Manchester United are expected to sign a high-profile striker this summer, but that player does not look like it will be Victor Osimhen.With just 44 goals in the Premier League last season, United
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