Danny Ings: Latest News, Rumours and Speculation on Burnley Star

Manchester United are reportedly "favourites" to sign Burnley striker Danny Ings in the summer, despite ongoing rumours that he was set for a switch to Liverpool.  

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United Hold 'Talks' with Burnley Over Ings

Thursday, April 16

Sam Cunningham of the Daily Mail believes "United have held talks with Burnley and through a loophole in Premier League regulations are able to agree a fee and pre-contract with the player to ensure a transfer in the summer."

Cunningham writes that Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal "wants Danny Ings to form a central part of his Manchester United rebuilding" ahead of next season.

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Manchester United Enter Ings Race

Monday, April 13 

As reported by the Daily Telegraph's Chris Bascombe, Liverpool nearly signed the 22-year-old in the January transfer window, but they were thwarted by a Premier League regulation which would not allow the Reds to loan him back to Burnley.

However, with Ings' contract at Turf Moor set to expire in the summer, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was preparing to return for the young Englishman in the summer.

It seems, though, that United are now looking to hijack the deal, with Van Gaal said to be in the driving seat to claim Ings' signature, per Cunningham.

Despite his contract expiring in the summer, Burnley will still receive around £5 million in compensation for Ings should he move, due to his age.

But United are clearly prepared to make a deal, as Ings has had a fine season for Burnley, per Opta, and he will only improve as he gains more and more experience:

The Old Trafford outfit are looking to guarantee a summer transfer in compliance with Premier League Rule U8, which says "an English team can agree a fee and sign a pre-contract with Ings and the club which guarantees a transfer in the summer," per Cunningham.

United will likely be in need of a new striker or two in the summer, with rumours concerning the departure of Robin van Persie continuing to circulate, per the Mail on Sunday's Alex Miller.

Equally, Monaco loanee Radamel Falcao does not look set to be offered a full-time contract after underwhelming in Manchester, as discussed below by B/R UK's Sam Tighe:

Ings is a fine English prospect, and although he would not necessarily be a glamour signing for United, he is a proven goalscorer and could well develop a lethal partnership with Wayne Rooney.

Liverpool are sure to fight tooth and nail to get their man, but with United set to be in the Champions League next season, and the Reds absent, Ings would surely rather make a move to Old Trafford.