Manchester United accelerates the introduction of second new player

After experiencing the worst season in team history, Manchester United is accelerating the pace of signings in the transfer market this summer, striving to regroup and regain their strength.

According to ESPN, Manchester United has reached a preliminary agreement with Ipswich to sign young forward Liam Drapp. The Red Devils have reached a framework agreement with the English club and are preparing to activate the 30 million termination clause in the player's contract. Currently, Manchester United is waiting for the 22-year-old striker to nod and agree to join.

Although Ipswich was relegated this season, Drapp still scored 12 goals in 36 Premier League games, a record that is impressive for a rookie who made his first debut in the top league. His stable goal performance has also attracted the attention of many Premier League giants.

Last season, Manchester United finally ranked 15th in the Premier League, setting one of the worst records in team history, among which weak offensive end is one of the important reasons for the sluggish performance. The two strikers Rasmus Hoylund and Joshua Zilkize have scored only 7 league goals together, which is far from meeting the needs of a traditional giant.

In addition to Drapp, Manchester United has basically finalized the signing of Brazilian striker Mattus Cunia from Wolves. The forward performed well in the 2024/25 season, contributing 15 goals and 6 assists. It is reported that Manchester United will pay £62.5 million to activate his termination terms.

As it has missed the European Games for the first time since 2015, Manchester United faces huge financial pressure. In order to free up space and financial space for new players, the club will clean up many players this summer, even some main players.

Bruno Fernandez has attracted interest from Saudi clubs and is expected to receive a high-paying contract. Alejandro Garnacho was asked to find a new team this summer. It is worth mentioning that neither Garnacho nor goalkeeper Andre Onana appeared in the final roster of the season against Aston Villa, which released a clear signal of cleaning.

This summer is crucial to Manchester United. The joining of Delapp and Cunia may be just the beginning of the road to reconstruction, but if you want to truly achieve a revival, the Red Devils must show unprecedented determination and execution.