Man Utd are interested in 'very special' 24-year-old striker, can be signed for £29m – report

In response to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, Manchester United are concerned with signing a brand new striker from Serie A this summer time.

The Pink Devils have misfired in entrance of aim within the Premier League and solely 6 golf equipment have scored much less this season.

Supervisor Ruben Amorim will likely be determined to strengthen his strike power this summer time and Tuttomercatoweb declare that Lorenzo Lucca is on their radar.

The Udinese striker can also be attracting curiosity from Napoli, and they’re apparently favourites to safe his companies.

The Serie A heavyweights bought Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain within the final switch window and have loads of cash to spend this yr.

Udinese are ready to half methods with their prized asset for £29 million on the finish of the season.

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Lucca has managed 12 targets from 32 appearances for Udinese this marketing campaign. Two of these have come from the penalty spot.

His statistics usually are not exemplary, and United want a greater resolution upfront in the event that they wish to push for Champions League soccer.

The Pink Devils signed Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna final yr however he has struggled to adapt to the physicality of the league.

Lucca has an excellent aerial presence at 201cms however he has been poor together with his ball management and skill to link-up play.

The striker, praised as ‘very particular‘ by teammate Maduka Okoye, doesn’t have the credentials to turn out to be United’s 1st selection striker.

The 24-year-old is extra prone to find yourself with Napoli, who might even see him as an understudy to Romelu Lukaku.

Napoli have the benefit of Champions League soccer on their aspect. Lucca may additionally desire to remain within the Italian top-flight. Continuity could possibly be his prime focus with a view to break into the Italian nationwide aspect earlier than the World Cup.

United have to pursue another goal with a greater scoring file. Lille’s Jonathan David could possibly be an choice. The Canadian star, who has bagged 23 targets this season, is accessible on a free together with his Lille contract expiring on June 30.