MU is about to 'lose everything' in the case of number 9

Manchester United may have to enter the new season without adding a top-class striker, as the process of recruiting a "number 9" remains at a standstill.

Ruben Amorim is unlikely to sign a new striker this summer.

According to ESPN , coach Ruben Amorim received significant support in the transfer market with the arrival of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo - a duo that scored a total of 35 goals in the Premier League last season. The two deals worth up to 135 million pounds (about 183 million USD ) show the determination to upgrade the "Red Devils" attack. However, the meager 44 goals last season made Amorim want to have a truly quality center forward.

Targets such as Liam Delap, Viktor Gyökeres or Hugo Ekitike have all fallen through, and so far, the possibility of MU owning a new striker before the transfer window closes remains open. Other options are being considered, while the club must also consider releasing wage and personnel funds to make way for new players if any.

United still have Rasmus Højlund, Joshua Zirkzee and young talent Chido Obi on their US tour. However, Højlund and Zirkzee were disappointing, scoring just seven goals in the Premier League last season. Højlund's future is also a hot topic, with Inter Milan and Juventus both interested, although the 22-year-old himself wants to stay and fight for a regular place.

One notable scenario is the swap deal between Manchester United and Chelsea. Nicolas Jackson could arrive at Old Trafford, while Alejandro Garnacho leaves for around £40m. Garnacho has been left out of the squad for the tour, while Jackson is also uncertain about his place at Stamford Bridge following the arrivals of Delap and João Pedro.

In the absence of a new striker, coach Amorim is likely to push Bryan Mbeumo to play as a centre forward in a 3-4-3 system. The Cameroonian star - MU's expensive new signing - is expected to make his debut against West Ham in New Jersey this weekend.

Man United are racing against time. If they don’t have a real “number 9” soon, the Red Devils could continue to sink deeper into the problem of scoring goals – a disease that caused them to lose points regrettably last season.

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