Everton are eagerly awaiting the decision on Liam Delap’s next club.
There are a long list of clubs who are in the running to potentially sign Delap, who is set to leave Ipswich Town this summer.
David Moyes has held talks with Delap over the possibility of a move to Merseyside, but he has plenty of suitors.
Everton are heading into the summer transfer window knowing there is a lot of work needing to be done to improve their squad.
After a cautious January window, the Friedkins are ready to back Everton financially in this summer transfer market.
However, there has now been another development in the race to land the 20-year-old striker which will have the Everton owners on alert.
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Big Liam Delap transfer development will intrigue Everton
Having spoken with multiple clubs, it is believed Delap was really impressed with Everton’s pitch over a move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
But the competition is fierce to secure his signature and the battle is only getting more intense.
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According to Ben Jacobs, foreign clubs have now entered the race to sign Delap over the last 48 hours.
Chelsea have Liam Delap, Benjamin Sesko, Hugo Ekitike and Viktor Gyökeres on their shortlist for a new number nine. They want to move quickly to secure a new striker.
Each being pursued by other Premier League clubs as well. Securing #UCL puts Chelsea in a stronger position.… pic.twitter.com/FeXIGAntrI
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) May 27, 2025
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Delap is expected to decide on his next club this week with Manchester United and Chelsea really keen to land the youngster.
Newcastle and Everton are also well within the race, but all are left eagerly awaiting his decision as they are all willing to meet his £30m release clause.
Although European football would be a bonus, it is now claimed Delap wants the right fit when deciding his next club with regular minutes essential.
Following his impressive season at Portman Road, the Englishman will be targeting a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup squad.
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Jarrad Branthwaite is battling for an England call-up following his initial disappointment in the early spell of Tuchel’s tenure.
However, an opening is definitely there for Delap to grab with both hands over the coming year.
In the latest England squad announcement, Tuchel called up the following strikers:
Harry Kane
Ivan Toney
Ollie Watkins
With Toney playing his football in the Saudi Pro League, there is a good chance that his spot in the current squad could be up for grabs over the coming months.
In order to do so, Delap will need to continue playing regular football, which is something Everton could certainly offer him.