Manchester United will reportedly look to sign 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liam Delap is the subject of interest from Manchester United. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Ipswich Town forward. They have begun the talks to finalise a deal for the English attacker, who has a release clause worth €36 million in his contract with the Tractor Boys.
Liam Delap and his impact this season
Liam Delap has found a stable footing since joining Ipswich Town from Manchester City last summer. The Englishman has been one of the best young prospects in the Premier League this season, having been a rare bright spot in a chaotic campaign for the Tractor Boys.
The 22-year-old striker has amassed 12 goals and two assists in 35 Premier League appearances thus far. However, while Ipswich Town will play in the EFL Championship next season, Delap might have done enough to remain in the Premier League beyond the summer transfer window.
Several Premier League bigwigs have shown interest in the English striker, with widespread reports linking him with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur. However, Manchester United will aim to beat the competition to Delap’s signature in the summer transfer window.
What next?
Manchester United’s interest in Liam Delap is understandable. The Red Devils are keen on bolstering their offensive unit in the summer transfer window by signing a striker. With Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failing to be consistent enough in front of the goal to warrant being the first-choice striker next season, Manchester United must sign a prolific centre-forward.
So, Delap has emerged as a viable target for Manchester United, with recent reports suggesting they are in pole position to secure his services. They are ramping up their efforts to sign the 22-year-old Englishman, starting the talks to finalise the summer move. The youngster has a release clause worth €36 million in his contract with Ipswich Town.
Manchester United should have no qualms about coughing up €36 million to sign Delap from the relegated club. It will be interesting to see if the English striker moves to Old Trafford in the summer transfer window.
