Chelsea will reportedly prioritise signing 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap from fellow Premier League club Ipswich Town in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Liam Delap is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window and view the Ipswich Town star as their top target. Meanwhile, the Premier League club will demand around £40 million to part ways with the English centre-forward, with Liverpool also keen on signing him.
Liam Delap and his exploits for Ipswich Town
Liam Delap has seen his stock soar since joining Ipswich Town from Manchester City last summer. The Englishman was determined to find a stable footing after not receiving the opportunity to shine at Manchester City. The youngster has not looked back, going from strength to strength with each passing week.
The 22-year-old has contributed to 13 goals in 29 Premier League appearances thus far this term, finding the back of the net 11 times and providing two assists. Meanwhile, the youngster’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.
Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the English attacking prospect, with Chelsea and Liverpool among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window. The two high-profile clubs should have a decent chance to land the youngster as he wants to remain in the top flight.
What next?
Chelsea’s interest in Liam Delap is understandable. The West London club wanted to sign two strikers last summer before securing only Marc Guiu’s services. So, the Blues have identified the Ipswich Town star as their top target. While Benjamin Sesko is also on Chelsea’s wishlist, they view Delap as the better ball carrier and in better shape than the Slovenian international.
As for Liverpool, Darwin Nunez faces an uncertain future at Anfield after struggling to win over Arne Slot this season. So, the Reds need a new striker, with Delap an option worth considering. The 22-year-old Englishman is an appealing target, considering his Premier League experience.
Like Chelsea, Liverpool should have no qualms about coughing up £40 million to secure his services. However, with the West London club prioritising a summer move for the English striker, it will be interesting to see where he lands in the coming months.