Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen signing 21-year-old Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, also a target for Chelsea.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Tottenham have to deal with two major obstacles in pursuing 21-year-old Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap. The English international is reportedly on the radar of Chelsea, and they are very keen on securing his signature.
According to the report, Tottenham are reasonably confident of getting the deal done ahead of their London rivals, who have been in discussion to seal a deal. It will be interesting to see if they can secure an agreement with Ipswich Town over a winter move.
The report adds that the two major obstacles for Tottenham will be Daniel Levy’s reluctance to pay a premium for the player. He does not want to overpay for the talented young striker, and that could complicate matters. The other obstacle is that Ipswich Town are not keen on selling the player this month. So, Tottenham will need to submit an absurd offer to convince them.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. Liam Delap has established himself as one of the finest younger attacking prospects in the Premier League and he has a bright future ahead of himself. He could prove to be a superb long-term addition to the Tottenham attack.
The Englishman could support Dominic Solanke in the final third and share the goalscoring burden with his compatriot. Tottenham need more quality if they want to push for trophies and finish high up the table. Spurs have been quite mediocre this season, and they could easily be dragged into the relegation battle if they continue to drop points.
Chelsea eyeing Liam Delap move
Chelsea are looking to add to their attacking unit as well. Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer have done reasonably well this season, but the Blues need more depth in the offensive unit. Delap could compete with Jackson for the starting spot, and the competition for places will help both players improve.
It will be interesting to see where the 21-year-old ends up. He could be attracted to the idea of joining a big club like Tottenham or Chelsea. They could provide him with the platform to push for trophies and compete in European football.
