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Manchester United have been dealt a double blow in the summertime switch market as their Premier League rivals transfer up a gear of their race for strikers.
Following a disatrous season in entrance of purpose final time round, United are determined to strengthen their entrance line.
Matheus Cunha has already been purchased from Wolves, however weeks of haggling have didn’t land Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. In the meantime, the true crown jewel, a striker, has but to materialise in any respect.
United’s striker choices dwindling
There gave the impression to be no scarcity of top-class strikers out there this summer season to fulfil head coach Ruben Amorim’s want. Nevertheless, the Pink Devils have simply been spectators as far as the likes of Liam Delap (Chelsea) and Jonathan David (Juventus) have been snapped up, whereas Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) and Moise Kean (launch clause expired) have dedicated themselves to different golf equipment.
This has left United with restricted choices, together with Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, Bournemouth’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic and a handful of free brokers resembling Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jamie Vardy and Callum Wilson.
Cross Ekitike of the listing
In response to Tier 1 reporter Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have made a proper bid for the Eintracht Frankfurt striker, pushing Newcastle United out of the race to signal him.
🚨🔴 EXCL: Liverpool have submitted official bid to Eintracht for Hugo Ekitike!
Eintracht already knowledgeable Liverpool that they need extra, proposal rejected however it was preliminary contact as talks proceed.
Ekitike mentioned 𝐲𝐞𝐬 Liverpool, no points on private phrases. He needs #LFC. pic.twitter.com/AflvOaro2h
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2025
United’s personal pursuit of Ekitike appeared to peter out quickly after it began, though there have been current rumours of a player-plus-cash deal being mooted.
Their arch rivals’ aggression in making the transfer seems ominous for Ruben Amorim in his quest to bolster his entrance line.
The double whammy
Etikite’s obvious rejection of the Magpies has led them to refocus their efforts on Brentford ahead, Yoane Wissa, in accordance with one other tier 1 reporter, David Ornstein.
🚨 Newcastle exploring transfer to signal Yoane Wissa from Brentford after cooling Hugo Ekitike curiosity. No #NUFC / #BrentfordFC contact but however anticipated quickly + private phrases additionally have to be agreed. Availability & value might rely on Mbeumo case @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/0cx3QFDurz
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 17, 2025
This additionally complicates United’s state of affairs, as they’re locked in negotiations with the Bees to signal Bryan Mbeumo.
If the London membership sells Wissa, they are going to be below no stress to promote Mbeumo as effectively and certainly might even determine to not promote him and weaken their facet additional.
Proper now, it’s exhausting to know what’s in INEOS’s plans. Wrestling decision-making from membership proprietor Joel Glazer and placing it within the palms of soccer males like Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox was purported to streamline and pace up the switch course of at Previous Trafford. However since capturing Cunha, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his males seem to be rabbits caught within the headlights whereas their opponents run rings round them.
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