Man United transfer news LIVE - Liam Delap setback, Victor Osimhen eyed, Matheus Cunha possibility

Hello and welcome to our Manchester United news and transfer blog for Thursday, April 14.

United are back in action tonight as they host Ligue 1 side Lyon, knowing that a win will see them through to the Europa League semi-final.

For Ruben Amorim's side, silverware in Europe is the only alternative for success for the club this season after a poor Premier League and domestic cup campaign. Although, the Portuguese has previously admitted that even lifting the Europa League would not salvage a good season - despite the feat securing Champions League football for next season.

With the campaign in its penultimate month, reports over transfer business in the summer is already ramping up.

United have been linked with a host of striking options as they look to reinforce their attacking firepower and rectify their goalscoring problems - which have been prevalent this season.

Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, however the powerful forward could snub a move back to the north west, according to reports.

Meanwhile, Wolves' Matheus Cunha and long-standing linked forward Victor Osimhen are reportedly on the list of targets for the summer.

United's push for a striker will intensify should Rasmus Hojlund fail to latch onto the goalscoring responsibility with Joshua Zirkzee ruled out for the rest of the season..

There was some disappointing injury news from Wednesday's press conference as Ruben Amorim confirmed Joshua Zirkzee will miss the rest of the season.

“Joshua is out for the season, so he’s not going to play any more this season.

"Let’s prepare him for the next one. It’s tough, especially in this moment, he’s improving in all aspects of the game. It’s hard for a player to stop his