The striker signed a new contract in Naples soon after the switch to Turkey, extending his deal by another year to 2027 while - reportedly - almost halving his release clause. After being priced at circa £113million as recently as last year, it's now thought to be around £65million ahead of this summer.

Alongside Delap, United are also pursuing a creative Brazilian No.10, versatile enough to operate as a secondary striker. The pair could cost United around £102.5 million combined — a sum seen as more palatable than a singular high-profile outlay on Osimhen.

Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 26, favours a move to Juventus or a Premier League club once his loan spell at Galatasaray ends. Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are all interested in the forward,