Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap is one of the many targets that Chelsea and Manchester United will have in common as they look to add a striker this summer.
Given that the Tractor Boys are strong contenders for relegation, the former Manchester City star, who has scored ten goals in the Premier League this season, is probably going to be of interest to a number of English teams.
Ipswich will have to sell Delap for less than they would have expected if they are demoted, and it is said that a £40 million offer would be sufficient to send him out of town.
Caught Offside claims that Chelsea has surpassed Manchester United in their attempt to capture the 22-year-old later this year because they believe he is a young and less expensive alternative.
After spending a lot of money on acquiring Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt in the winter, it is hard to imagine Pep Guardiola welcoming the Englishman’s addition.
Manchester City has a buyback clause in their sale agreement with Ipswich Town for Liam Delap, and many of the forward’s suitors worry they may exercise it in the summer.
Viktor Gyokeres, a proven goal scorer, might be Manchester United’s top priority in the interim after their recent spending on players like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee was deemed unnecessary.
Furthermore, even though Man City would likely give him consistent playing time, Delap’s affiliation with the team may cause him to decline a move to their bitter rivals.
Chelsea, on the other hand, will be able to offer the player a better deal in addition to regular playing time, and their possible Champions League participation may also be a benefit. However, considering how many players they are linked to, it is unclear how high Delap is on their wish list.
