12 goals, 4 assists: Forget Cunha, Man Utd could sign 'world-class' £42m PL star in January on one condition - view
Manchester United could have an extraordinary opportunity to bolster their attack next month.
With a fresh style of play under Ruben Amorim, United must recruit the right profiles to reverse their fortunes and reignite their attack.
The Athletic claims Chelsea are interested in signing Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap.
The Blues already have Nicolas Jackson as their undisputed starter. Marc Guiu is a talented back-up option.
Signing Delap would intensify competition for the centre-forward position.
There are growing concerns about Christopher Nkunku’s future. He has started just twice in the Premier League this season.
While he remains a regular in other competitions, Maresca has limited his role in the top flight.
United have been linked with Nkunku over the last few weeks.
Delap’s potential transfer to Chelsea could allow the Red Devils to secure the Frenchman’s signature.
Nkunku has bagged 12 goals and four assists in 26 appearances this term. He is averaging a goal or an assist in every 64 minutes.
The £42 million-rated forward could flourish as one of the number tens in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system.
Although he is versatile enough to play anywhere across the forward line, he is at his best when deployed as a second striker or attacking midfielder.
Matheus Cunha is another potential option for the Red Devils but signing him from Wolverhampton Wanderers would be difficult.
Nkunku could be deemed surplus to requirements after Delap’s arrival, and United must pounce on that golden opportunity.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .