Newcastle United know it will be difficult to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town.
Liam Delap is attracting huge attention ahead of this summer’s transfer window, with his £30million release clause representing serious value.
Newcastle United are interested in Delap, and are making their move to try and bring him to St James’ Park.
It has been reported that Newcastle have been holding talks with Delap this week, as they aim to win the race for the 12-goal striker.
There have been fears that it could be a losing battle. Delap has been favouring a move to Manchester United, while Chelsea are keen too.
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Manchester United miss out on Champions League amid Liam Delap interest
However, Toon officials will now be hoping that Delap is having a change of mind.
That is because of what happened on Wednesday night in Bilbao.
Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United in the Europa League final, with Brennan Johnson scoring the only goal of the game.
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Spurs’ victory means they qualify for next season’s Champions League, while Manchester United are completely missing out on European football.
That may alert Newcastle United, as the Chronicle have reported that Delap wants to join a club that is going to be in the Champions League.
That could scupper Man United’s plan to bring Delap to Old Trafford.
How Newcastle United can qualify for the Champions League
While Ruben Amorim’s side could suddenly be fearing the worst, Newcastle United may sense an opportunity.
They are hoping to book their place in next season’s Champions League on Sunday, knowing a win over Everton will get them over the line.
Newcastle are predicted to beat Everton at St James’ Park, which will result in a top-five finish in the Premier League.
The Magpies could even finish as high as third, but that would be dependent on Manchester City dropping points away to Fulham.
Heading into Sunday, Newcastle’s primary goal is to qualify for the Champions League. It will have a transformative impact on Tyneside, while it could go a long way towards determining Delap’s next destination.