Victor Osimhen to Man United transfer update clear as club confirm deal for striker

Manchester United are still to make a move for a striker to spearhead Ruben Amorim's new look attack.

Approaching the summer it was clear a new focal point for United's team was required, so all efforts were put into landing Liam Delap. That did not come to fruition as rivals Chelsea won the race and now attention has turned elsewhere.

Matheus Cunha has successfully been brought in, now the mission is to increase attacking competition with the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. Optimism is high that an agreement can be reached as the player himself holds out for this specific transfer.

But even with this assurance, United haven't exactly opened any avenues elsewhere. They have taken a promising step towards shifting five wantaway stars but the striker they desire remains unsigned.

With that, the Manchester Evening News analyses the latest United transfer headlines with updates on the futures of two forwards.

Fabrizio Romano has clarified that there is no imminent movement for Victor Osimhen, with no advancement on any possible move to Old Trafford.

There is the €75m (£67m) release clause in his contract which Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have shown willingness to match whilst the club he spent last season on loan with, Galatasaray, remain in the fold.

But at the moment it is said to be uncertain whether United have instigated contact in the hope of signing the Nigerian international.

MEN Sport says: They've lost out on Delap, now Manchester United haven't exactly made a move for an alternative striker in the month or so that has followed. The only choices left on the table are in Osimhen's price range and that is the situation the club find themselves in. As he is possibly the best on the market at 26, entering