Man United have green light to sign £35m bargain or free agent to fulfil Paul Scholes' transfer wish

Manchester United are just two days out from their season defining Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur but they already have one eye on how they will improve their squad in the summer transfer window.

Victory in Wednesday's final in Bilbao will go some way to determining how much money United can spend, and what players they can attract, given victory will grant them entry into next season's Champions League.

Manchester Evening News understands United will be targeting at least three priority signings this summer and extra firepower up front is an obvious place for improvement.

United's two forwards Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have scored just seven Premier League goals between them this season and key figures at the club are starting to lose confidence in Hojlund, while Zirkzee has been linked with a return to Italy this summer.

Matheus Cunha is expected to complete a £62.5million move to United but the 17-goal Wolves star will likely occupy one of the two attacking midfield roles in Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system.

United are also keen to tie up a £30million deal for Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap. The England under-21 international has scored 12 goals in the Premier League this season and could well lead the line for United next season.

The potential signing of the 22-year-old has already split opinion among the United fanbase.

Some feel the fact he has scored 12 goals in a relegated side would suggest his tally will only improve playing in a stronger side. Yet others fear United would be signing a young forward with potential, just like they did with Hojlund and Zirkzee, rather than a more experienced forward with a number of seasons scoring goals on a regular basis.

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