Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Liam Delap should turn down the chance to join Manchester United (Image: PA)
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Liam Delap should turn down the chance to join Manchester United (Image: PA)
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes that Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap should avoid a summer transfer to Manchester United.
The 22-year-old is expected to leave Portman Road in the coming weeks, having bagged 12 goals and two assists in the Premier League this season. With a relegation release clause of £30m, there is clearly plenty of interest in him.
The Red Devils are seemingly leading the race ahead of the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle United, with the Blues allowing Delap to meet their executives in Manchester according to a report from The Athletic.
However, Carragher thinks that the former Manchester City man should steer clear of a move to Old Trafford, instead looking to join a mid-table club to continue his development in the top flight.
“I don’t think Delap should go to Man United,” he said on Sky Sports.
“What happened to [Rasmus] Hojlund, sometimes when you’re going from a team who have been relegated - I know Man United are 16th, but they are one of the biggest teams in the world, with the eyes and ears on them.
“I think that’s such a big step. I know people might say it’s not in terms of league position, but Man United are a monster.
“I do [think he’s an upgrade on Hojlund], but I almost think that next step should be Everton or something.
“You know you’re going to play every week, you’re going to be the main man, you’re going to feel like one of the best players in the team.
“He’s the best player in the team at Ipswich, everything goes through him, so go to another club where you’re that for two years, then go to Man United or wherever. A team playing in the Champions League or trying to compete at that sort of level.”