Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap has been linked with a move away from the relegation-threatened Premier League club ahead of the summer.
Chelsea and Manchester United are keen on signing Liam Delap, and a report from Give Me Sport has claimed that the Blues believe that the Ipswich Town striker wants to join them over Manchester United.
Delap has done quite well for Ipswich Town this season, and he has 14 goal contributions ahead of Gameweek 32 of the 2024/25 Premier League season. The Englishman will only improve with coaching and experience, and he could develop into a reliable Premier League striker.
Chelsea need more attacking depth, and the 22-year-old could compete with Nicolas Jackson for the starting spot. Although the former Villarreal attacker has shown improvement this season, Chelsea need more quality if they want to fight for major trophies. So, the Ipswich Town striker has emerged as a target.
Liam Delap is highly rated in England, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. It will be interesting to see whether Chelsea can get the deal done. Meanwhile, Manchester United are keen on the striker as well. The have struggled in the final third this season and players like Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund have failed to score goals consistently.
Manchester United need a reliable goalscorer in their ranks, and Delap would be a quality addition. It remains to be seen whether they can beat Chelsea to his signature. Both clubs will be exciting opportunities for the young striker, and it remains to be seen where he ends up.
Delap will want to join a big club
Ipswich Town are likely to be relegated in the summer, and the 22-year-old will not want to compete in the second division of English football. He is good enough for the Premier League, and he will want to join a top club in the summer.
Chelsea and Manchester United have the financial resources to get the deal done, and Liam Delap could prove to be a quality long-term acquisition for them. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can negotiate a reasonable deal with Ipswich over the next few weeks.
Meanwhile, his former club Manchester City have an option to re-sign the Englishman as well. It will be interesting to see if they decide to exercise that clause in the summer.
