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Man Utd's two-week window to sign ex-Premier League flop on striker shortlist

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Manchester United are interested in a move for former Everton flop Moise Kean following a stunning campaign for Fiorentina in Serie A. And reports from Italy say that United can avail of a knockdown price if they can complete a move in the first half of July.

Kean, 25, has scored 22 goals and provided three assists in all competitions for the Florence side and his contract includes a release clause worth €50m that will be active from July 1 to 15. United are keen on adding a new centre-forward this summer following a nightmare domestic campaign that could still end with continental success in the .

And reaching the will have a big say on how much money is available to spend in the summer transfer window. Fall short and United may struggle to attract big name talent without selling on some of their current stars.

Kean is one of several forwards linked with a switch to Old Trafford with Sporting Lisbon’s Sweden star Viktor Gyokeres long thought to be top of their wishlist. Gyokeres thrived under Amorim’s coaching at Sporting.

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Ipswich goalscorer Liam Delap has also been linked and he is expected to leave Portman Road this summer after the Tractor Boys

United have also been interested in Victor Osimhen, who has spent the season on loan at Galatasaray following a complicated falling out with chiefs at parent club Napoli.

Kean scored just two goals in 32 appearances for and has since had spells at Paris Saint-Germain, on loan from Goodison Park, and before heading to Fiorentina last year. They are four points off a Champions League place with three league games to play.

United are understood to be closing in on the signing of ace Matheus Cunha in a £62million move. Amorim has earmarked the Brazil forward as one of the two No.10s he wants to operate behind a centre forward in his favourite 3-4-2-1 formation.

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