27 May 2025 13:46:42
Could be the usual rubbish gossip. But saw earlier that there is some disagreement within United on what to do about a new striker.
Wilcox apparently wants Delap. And RA wants a more experienced striker like Gyokeres or Oshimen. (Excuse the spelling)
I'm unsure on delap, not seen much of him. But it's a gamble given his age and limited experience. Could he cope with the pressure of being a number 9 for United?
And against popular opinion I'm not overly convinced on Gyokeres. Scores a bucket full in Portugal, but not sure he would get the amount of open space as he seems to in Portugal. Would that severely limit his strengths? Not sure.
Oshimen has more experience and proved himself in two different leagues. But will likely be expensive on transfer and wages.
Difficult one. We 100% need at least one new striker, but not a lot of available options.
27 May 2025 14:22:43
Both are very good strikers. Either would be ideal IMO.
27 May 2025 14:59:07
I'm hoping we get a new striker. Oshimen would have been my 1st choice but without cl football the money seems likely to be too much.
Nobody can answer your question on is it too much for delap. We will just have to wait and see.
27 May 2025 15:23:46
A fit Zirkzee would actually be a good option to have. He’s gotten a lot better during the season and can hold and pass the ball much better than Rasmus.
If they get the wing backs and number 10’s making attacking runs, using Zirkzee as a striker could work in some games.
27 May 2025 15:49:09
Osimhen left Napoli for Galatasary after he turned down Chelsea and PSG because he wanted more money.
A talented lad no doubt but its not the summer to be handing out huge contracts to anyone. Money shouldn't be the deciding factor to get players here anymore.
Honestly, why would Gyokeres come here? He struggled in the early part if his career, managed to turn it around and now probably has his pick of a few clubs. United won't be on his radar unfortunately.
The number 9 market has been bleak for years. One of the reasons we punted on Hojlund early was because we thought if we waited he'd be twice as much.
Delap for £30,000,000 in this day and age is very good business. That's why Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton, us are all in for him.
If Delap goes elsewhere, I'd like us to stay away from Osimhen. No hope for Gyokeres IMO.
Delap would do well with hard working players behind him and Bruno picking him out. let's hope he picks us.
27 May 2025 17:51:55
I agree that ideally we need a more experienced striker. The problem is that there are few available and there are more teams that need one than there are players available.
I mean just in the EPL Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal are all rumoured to be after a striker this summer. While let's be honest, who is sensibly choosing us over any of them this summer other than a player who is a huge Manchester United fan.
While on the other hand Delap is an excellent young striker who is proven in the EPL, and is available for a bargain price.
We could pass up on signing him, only to miss out on a Gyökeres or Osimhen to a team competing in Europe. Then who do we get?
I think adding players like Cunha and possibly Mbeumo takes a lot of the scoring pressure off the striker, which could be a smart move. I also think both of them would work well with Zirkzee and how he plays as a striker.
27 May 2025 18:00:07
I think Delap is heading to Chelsea.
27 May 2025 18:14:39
Fallguy, I think that would be a mistake from him to go to Chelsea. Nicolas Jackson is just a couple of years older than Delap and will likely remain first choice.
27 May 2025 19:25:04
I've seen enough in Delap to say he would be an infinite upgrade on Rasmus, end of story. We aren't trying to win the UCL next season, we are trying to move up the table.
27 May 2025 21:03:14
Zirkzee played all his best stiff as a number 10 in this system. He was poor as a 9.
27 May 2025 22:48:31
Shappy I would prefer someone who wants to play for United rather than for the best team or the money!
28 May 2025 01:09:35
Zirkee…. Seriously a No…. 9. Oh please
RA knows what he wants and it’s not Zirkee.
28 May 2025 07:56:27
Zirkzee is sooooooooo underrated.