Chelsea had scouts watching Liam Delap in action as talk of a move for the Ipswich Town striker intensifies ahead of the summer.
According to TBR, Ipswich Town could be bracing for big offers to come in for Liam Delap as some of the interested clubs have begun taking the next steps. Chelsea sent scouts to watch the striker in action as Enzo Maresca eyes a reunion with the 22-year-old Premier League striker during the summer.
Chelsea are expected to search for a new striker in the summer window as a centre-forward is one of the priorities for the club. Enzo Maresca will continue to build on his expensively assembled squad as a new forward, which might improve their fortunes for next season.
The club’s transfer policy may play a part in the search, as Chelsea are only eager to sign players who represent a long-term future for the club. Meaning they are likely to go for a younger striker with names like Benjamin Sesko and Liam Delap mentioned.
Delap has been on their radar, as he has a previous connection with Enzo Maresca while playing for the Manchester City youth teams when he had a prolific spell in a title-winning season at the Premier League 2 level. Chelsea are interested in signing the 22-year-old Premier League striker, who has been outstanding for Ipswich Town this season.
Irrespective of whether Ipswich Town stays up in the top flight, the Tractor Boys are expecting a big bid to come in for their star striker. The club have reported placing a price tag of £40 million on the player, which cost them £20 million last summer when they signed him from Manchester City.
Chelsea scout Liam Delap
Chelsea are beginning to intensify their efforts to sign Delap, having sent scouts to watch the 22-year-old Premier League striker in action. The Blues might be open to paying the £40 million required to sign Delap, as Manchester City are not planning on triggering a buy-back option in his deal. Other clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool are interested, as both are angling for a new striker for their respective squads next summer.
Manchester United are also keen, as they have some faltering strikers in their ranks, and they view Delap as a potential solution to their issues. However, Chelsea are the ones getting the grips in this race, as the Blues could now plan on furthering their interest in the striker ahead of the close season.
