Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Sat 24 May 2025 10:00, UK
Man United’s Europa League final loss will not see them withdraw from the race for Ipswich Town star Liam Delap, sources have told Football Insider.
Ruben Amorim’s side fell 1-0 against Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday (21 May) – consigning them to a 2025-26 campaign without European football.
Football Insider revealed on Tuesday (20 May) that United are in pole position to land Delap ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils have jumped ahead of their rivals, such as Everton and Chelsea, in the race to land the 22-year-old.
Man United will not withdraw from Delap race
Failure to secure Champions League football is a blow to finances and transfer plans at Old Trafford but it is believed they will press ahead in their pursuit for the England Under-21 international.
Delap can leave Ipswich via a relegation release clause of just £30million when the transfer window opens next month.
Appearances (Starts) 39 (32)
Minutes Played 2650
Goals 12
Assists 2
Yellow Cards 12
Delap’s Ipswich Town stats in the 2024-25 campaign (all competitions)
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The player will have the final decision and while Champions League football would have been a huge selling point – it is believed United are not completely out of the race.
He has hit 12 top-flight goals for relegated Ipswich in 36 appearances this term – also adding two assists.
Joshua Zirkzee Man United
2024 signing Joshua Zirkzee could leave Man United to make way for Delap. (Credit: Imago)
Zirkzee or Hojlund could be set for Man United exit
Football Insider revealed on Tuesday (20 May) that Man United are ready to sell Joshua Zirkzee or Rasmus Hojlund to make way for top striker target Delap.
Both players have been inconsistent since arriving and Delap will get the starting spot if his arrival is finalised.
Matheus Cunha is also set to join Man United from Wolves but will play in a wide role under Amorim.
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