Since assuming control in November, Ruben Amorim has revitalized Manchester United, leading the team to qualify for the Europa League final. Nevertheless, the 40-year-old can only achieve so much with the existing players who remained after he succeeded former manager Erik ten Hag.
The attacking unit urgently requires enhancement in the forthcoming months, necessitating the club’s leadership to provide financial support to the manager in order to address the current goal-scoring deficiencies affecting his forwards.
Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee represent the two primary options available, yet they have collectively scored only seven goals in the Premier League, despite costing the Red Devils over £100 million. To progress under Amorim, acquiring a new striker in the upcoming transfer window is essential, which may result in the departure of one of the aforementioned players.
An update on United’s pursuit of new strikers this summer
Although the summer transfer window has not yet commenced, Manchester United has promptly begun pursuing new talent to enhance their current first-team roster. Liam Delap was previously regarded as the primary candidate for the centre-forward position, particularly due to his £30 million relegation release clause; however, they are expected to encounter significant competition from Nottingham Forest in the upcoming months.
The 22-year-old will undoubtedly remain on the list of potential targets, though he may not be the top priority, as Moise Kean has reportedly become the club’s main focus, according to a Spanish source. The report suggests that Amorim views Kean as an ideal fit for his 3-4-2-1 formation at Old Trafford, possessing the appropriate attributes in terms of positioning, speed, and finishing ability.
Kean, who has scored 23 goals across all competitions this season, is anticipated to command a fee around £42 million, based on the release clause in his contract with Serie A club Fiorentina.
Why United’s £42m target would be unplayable with Amad
Amad Diallo has emerged as a standout performer for United this season, which has otherwise been disappointing in the Premier League, frequently delivering in the attacking third. The Ivorian has netted 10 goals and provided seven assists across all competitions, with his most recent goal coming against Brentford following a three-month injury hiatus. His impressive statistics at Old Trafford have also contributed significantly, enabling other attacking players to thrive alongside him.
This season, Amad has created an average of 2.2 chances per 90 minutes and completed 2.1 dribbles, consistently seeking to advance the ball into offensive positions. These contributions could align perfectly with transfer target Kean, who may prove to be the attacking solution the Red Devils have desperately needed in recent months. The Italian forward, described as “sensational” by content creator Elliot Hackney, has revitalized his career in recent weeks after a period of stagnation following his emergence at Juventus.
Currently, he ranks as the second top scorer in Serie A, averaging 1.6 shots on target per 90 minutes, and would benefit from Amad’s service in the attacking third should he transfer to Manchester. Additionally, he has successfully completed 72% of his attempted passes and averages 1.5 dribbles per 90 minutes, possessing the ability to reciprocate support to the Ivorian in offensive situations.
Kean’s capabilities extend further, as he wins 51% of aerial duels and averages 4.7 touches in the opposition box per game, providing the manager with the ‘fox in the box’ type of forward that has been lacking since his arrival at the club. The proposed £42m transfer fee would represent a wise investment for the club, potentially securing a bargain and a player who can deliver results for many years ahead.
The prospect of the Italian forming a partnership with Amad is undoubtedly thrilling, offering the club a foundation to reclaim the success they once enjoyed.
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