The Red Devils couldn’t even clinch a Europa League success in Bilbao against fellow Premier League strugglers Tottenham Hotspur to try and restore some dented pride, with that final heartbreak making their dire 15th place finish in the top-flight an even harder blow to stomach.
To add to the misery, Ruben Amorim’s side hasn’t been that successful in the transfer market to date away from the impending arrival of Matheus Cunha.
Man United dreaming of statement striker deal
Long-term target Liam Delap has now chosen Chelsea over joining the Theatre of Dreams ranks with his medical due on Sunday, but the red side of Manchester could bounce back in style after this knockback by acquiring their dream striker target instead.
As per a new update from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via GIVEMESPORT, United are dreaming about the possibility of adding Sporting goal machine Viktor Gyokeres to their camp/
Romano reveals that there as several candidates on the United shortlist when it comes to obtaining a new, potent centre-forward, with Gyokeres very much at the top of that list.
That said, United’s failure to secure Champions League football will make this deal a difficult one to complete.