The Red Devils have had an underwhelming Premier League<\/a> campaign and they find themselves 14th in the table with just 38 points. The club are on course for their worst-ever finish in the Premier League era and manager Ruben Amorim may want multiple signings to strengthen his squad ahead of next season.<\/p>\n A new striker could be one of the main targets for the Mancunian giants and\u00a0Caught<\/em> Offside<\/em><\/span><\/a> claim that the club have made initial contact for Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has scored 17 goals at club level this campaign.<\/p>\n The Eagles are anticipating the potential exit of the Frenchman and they have identified Borussia Monchengladbach ace Alassane Plea as a potential replacement for their striker.<\/p>\n The Red Devils have their sights on landing Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap. The England youth international can be signed for just \u00a330 million once the Tractor Boys are relegated<\/a><\/span> from the top-flight.<\/p>\n However, United won\u2019t have a straightforward path to the 22-year-old. Chelsea<\/a> are also admirers of the young striker<\/span><\/a> and could provide fierce competition for his services in the next transfer window.<\/p>\n If the Red Devils were to miss out on Delap, Mateta could emerge as a fallback option. The Frenchman has been in tremendous form for the Eagles since Oliver Glasner took charge as manager last year.<\/p>\n He netted 19 goals during the 2023\/24 season and has replicated the feat with 17 goals thus far. Mateta has been a menace for defences with his strong hold-up play and aerial presence upfront.<\/p>\n The ex-Mainz man has also excelled with his finishing skills. United have lacked all of those attributes with Rasmus Hojlund<\/a> and Joshua Zirkzee. The duo have failed to meet expectations this term.<\/p>\n Mateta is in the prime of his career at 27 and would be a good signing for the Red Devils. With his contract expiring next year, he could be prised away for \u00a340 million<\/span><\/a> or less ahead of next season.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Manchester United<\/a> could bolster their squad with a new striker when the transfer<\/a> window reopens this summer.<\/p>\nMateta could emerge as fallback option<\/h3>\n
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