As Manchester United continue their search for a striker, they’ve reportedly been offered the chance to sign a Serie A forward who has admitted in the past that he supports Arsenal.
Man Utd rejected by Liam Delap
If those at Old Trafford believed that the Manchester United name could carry them through the summer transfer window without European football, then Liam Delap’s rejection has handed them a rude awakening. Although it seemed as though the Red Devils were in the driving seat in pursuit of Delap’s signature, he has since reportedly turned them down in search of playing among Europe’s elite at Chelsea.
With the Ipswich Town forward closing in on a move to Stamford Bridge, Manchester United must simply go again in pursuit of attacking additions. Already, to their credit, they’re set to welcome Matheus Cunha, but Ruben Amorim’s side needs more reinforcements going forward than just the Brazilian this summer.
To that end, fresh names have at least already emerged among the headlines. The likes of Bryan Mbeumo, for example, have recently found themselves linked to Old Trafford in what would be an excellent move for Manchester United.
The Brentford winger enjoyed a fantastic campaign under Thomas Frank – hitting the 20-goal mark in the Premier League – and would undoubtedly hand Amorim an instant upgrade on the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.
He’s not the only one who’s been mentioned, however. Alongside Mbeumo, Manchester United have now reportedly been offered to chance to sign a former Chelsea forward.
Man Utd offered chance to sign Tammy Abraham
According to The Boot Room, Manchester United have now been approached by the representatives of Tammy Abraham over a move from AS Roma this summer. The England forward struggled on loan at AC Milan this season and his agent is now attempting to secure a move back to the Premier League by contacting the Red Devils.
Given his Chelsea ties and recent struggles, the forward would have pressure to win Old Trafford over as quickly as possible if he completed a summer switch. And what wouldn’t help the 27-year-old do that is his own admission a few years ago that he was an Arsenal fan growing up.
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Manchester United are set for a huge summer, with numerous players expected to leave Old Trafford.
Abraham told reporters during a loan spell at Bristol City during the early years of his career: “To be honest I was an Arsenal fan. It didn’t make any difference at Chelsea. When you’re young and you choose who to support, if it’s a family thing, it’s a family thing.”
Abraham’s childhood club won’t be something that concerns Amorim, however. Instead, the Manchester United boss may look towards Jose Mourinho’s previous praise as an indication of the forward’s talent. The self-proclaimed Special One described Abraham as “amazing” during his time in charge of Roma.
