Liam Delap has dealt a crushing blow to Manchester United, with the Ipswich Town striker preferring a move to Arsenal or Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by the Daily Star, Liam Delap is the subject of interest from Manchester United. Arsenal and Chelsea are also keen on signing the Ipswich Town striker in the summer transfer window. The English centre-forward prefers moving to Arsenal or Chelsea, while his contract with the relegation-threatened Premier League club contains a relegation clause worth £30 million.
Liam Delap and his soaring stock
Liam Delap has established himself as one of the best strikers in the Premier League since joining Ipswich Town from Manchester City last summer. While the Englishman has only 12 goals and two assists in 31 Premier League appearances this term, he has been a pivotal figure for the Tractor Boys.
The 22-year-old has been a standout performer for the relegation-threatened Premier League club, and he will likely depart from Portman Road after they inevitably suffer relegation to the EFL Championship. Delap has no shortage of suitors vying for his signature, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United vying for his services heading into the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
Arsenal will dip into the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window after a campaign that saw Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus struggle in the final third. So, Delap has emerged as a viable target for Arsenal, and they should have no qualms about coughing up £30 million to sign the English centre-forward.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Liam Delap makes sense. While Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu have made their mark during their stints with the West London club, Enzo Maresca wants more firepower in the final third. So, the Ipswich Town striker is an option worth considering for Chelsea.
As for Manchester United, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have not been prolific enough in the final third. So, Delap is a viable target for the Red Devils, with his valuation of £30 million making him an appealing target.
However, Delap prefers moving to Arsenal or Chelsea instead of Manchester United, thus dealing a crushing blow to the Red Devils’ prospects. So, it will be interesting to see if United can turn the English striker’s head in the coming months.