Manchester United are reportedly pulling ahead of their rivals in the race for Liam Delap as the pursuit of the Ipswich Town striker could heat up.
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United are ahead in the race for Liam Delap. Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton are among the many teams chasing the Ipswich Town striker, as a certain factor could have seen the Red Devils pulling ahead of their rivals in this chase which could be even more intense.
Liam Delap is expected to be one of the big transfer stories around Premier League circles, as the striker is set to be made available. The unfortunate fate of Ipswich Town points towards an inevitable relegation and a demotion to the Championship, which could see them lose some of their notable stars.
Delap is probably their most high-profile player after a season comprising of 14 goal contributions, as he has been a bright spark in an otherwise drab season. The striker is expected to be available for a modest fee of £30 million, which happens to be his release clause.
The initial fee set on the release clause was much higher, although the price will drop to £30 million if Ipswich Town are relegated. It will be a big boost for some of the teams interested in Liam Delap, including Everton as well as Arsenal and Chelsea.
The report mentions that the salary on offer will play a big role in Delap’s decision over his future. Chelsea and Manchester United were considered front runners, and while Arsenal are mentioned, there is nothing concrete to point at any concrete interest from the north Londoners.
Are Manchester United leading the Delap chase?
The report focuses on Manchester United and how they might be ahead of their competition in the race for Delap. The story insists the Red Devils have already made an offer for the striker to consider, and it is much better than any proposals he might have received from other suitors.
Manchester United are seemingly pulling ahead in the race for the breakout striker of the Premier League, as the Red Devils are also not keen on paying a large sum to rectify a problematic position in the frontline. Should Liam Delap arrive, there could be a few changes in their squad, as Rasmus Hojlund seems like the one who could potentially depart.
