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Man Utd eye two cut-price alternative strikers after missing out on Liam Delap transfer & Champions League qualification

<p>United had been among the frontrunners to snap up Delap this summer following Ipswich's relegation and were given permission to open negotiations with the 22-year-old. However, he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-win-race-liam-delap-blues-closing-in-move-ipswich-star-striker-gives-green-light-stamford-bridge-switch/blt40f36434c877a64b" target="_blank">has reportedly prioritised a move to Chelsea</a>, forcing the Red Devils to look elsewhere.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Finding a new striker remains a top priority for the club and <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/manchester-united-transfer-news-set-reignite-interest-kolo-muani-mateta-old-trafford/" target="_blank"><em>Give Me Sport</em></a> reports they have reignited interest in Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani and Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. France international Kolo Muani struggled at the French side before he was loaned to Juventus halfway through the 2024-25 campaign, and it is claimed he could be available for £35 million ($47m). Mateta, meanwhile, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for some time, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-jean-philippe-mateta-swoop-huge-stumbling-block-bid-crystal-palace-standout-season/blt387d1897b79206d9" target="_blank">their lack of Champions League football may damage their hopes of signing him</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>United are also considering a move for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, another <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/manchester-united-transfer-news-mbeumo-firmly-in-frame-delap-alternative-old-trafford/" target="_blank">report</a> states, though his price tag of £60m ($81m) could turn them away due to budget constraints after they missed out on a place in next season's Champions League.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>United slumped to 15th in the Premier League and will not compete in Europe next season, so Amorim will hope to bring in the perfect candidates to bolster his team.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR UNITED?

Man Utd eye two cut-price alternative strikers after missing out on Liam Delap transfer & Champions League qualification | Goal.com

Manchester United have identified two cheaper alternative signings to strengthen Ruben Amorim&apos;s attack after missing out on striker Liam Delap.