Juventus will reportedly compete with Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester United for 21-year-old Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap.
According to a report by Daily Mirror, Liam Delap is the subject of interest from Juventus. The Serie A giants are scouring the market for a striker amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term future of Dusan Vlahovic. So, the Ipswich Town star has emerged as a target, with Chelsea and Manchester United also keen on signing him from the newly promoted Premier League club.
Liam Delap and his breakthrough
Liam Delap has enjoyed a much sought-after breakthrough in the Premier League since joining Ipswich Town from Manchester City in the summer transfer window. The Englishman could not establish a foothold in the first-team squad at the Etihad, considering Erling Haaland was the first-choice striker for the Premier League champions.
However, the 21-year-old has made his mark for Ipswich Town, amassing six goals and one assist in 13 Premier League appearances thus far. Meanwhile, Delap’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of high-profile clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Juventus.
A man in demand
Chelsea attempted to sign a striker in the summer transfer window and failed with a deadline-day move for Victor Osimhen. Since then, several attackers have emerged on the West London club’s radar, with Delap among the targets. However, Chelsea will face stiff competition from other European bigwigs for the former Manchester City prospect.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in Liam Delap is understandable. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a striker amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee. So, Delap is an option worth considering for Manchester United.
As for Juventus, Dusan Vlahovic faces an uncertain future at the Serie A club. Interestingly, widespread reports have linked the Serbian international with several Premier League bigwigs, including Chelsea and Manchester United. So, Delap has emerged as a viable target for Juventus amid the Serie A club’s search for a striker.
Meanwhile, Manchester City will have an advantage in the race to secure Delap’s services if the Premier League champions think about re-signing him, considering they have a buyback clause. It will be interesting to see where the 21-year-old breakout English striker lands amid his links with Chelsea, Manchester United, and Juventus.