Manchester United have reportedly ramped up their efforts to sign 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap from fellow Premier League club Ipswich Town this summer.
According to a report by Daily Mail, Liam Delap is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils have intensified their efforts to sign the Ipswich Town striker after holding more discussions over a possible deal. Meanwhile, the English centre-forward is a target for Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Manchester City, with his contract with Ipswich Town having an exit clause of £40 million.
Liam Delap and his Premier League breakthrough
Liam Delap has enjoyed his breakthrough in the Premier League since joining Ipswich Town from Manchester City last summer. The Englishman has been a rare bright spot in a campaign of strife and struggle for the Tractor Boys, who will likely return to the EFL Championship in the coming weeks.
The 22-year-old has contributed to 12 goals in 28 Premier League appearances, finding the back of the net ten times and providing two assists. Meanwhile, the young striker’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing Delap, with Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle United vying for his signature.
A man in demand
Chelsea will likely dip into the market for a striker in the summer transfer window after failing with a late move for Victor Osimhen last summer. So, the English attacking prospect has emerged as a viable target for Chelsea. As for Manchester City, it is unclear why the Ipswich Town striker is a target after signing Omar Marmoush.
Nevertheless, Liam Delap is on Manchester City’s wishlist, with the Premier League champions having a buyback clause instead of having to pay £40 million to secure his services. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s interest in the Ipswich Town striker is understandable amid Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee’s inability to score goals consistently this season.
So, Delap is a viable target for Manchester United. As for Newcastle United, Callum Wilson will likely depart from St. James’ Park in the summer transfer window. So, the 22-year-old Englishman is an option worth considering for Newcastle United.
Delap’s release clause of £40 million makes him an affordable target for his prospective suitors. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can beat Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle United to his signature after ramping up the efforts to secure his services.