According to Fichajes, Ma1nchester United are considered the front-runner for the signature of Liam Delap ahead of the summer. The Red Devils are ready to get ahead of their rivals in the competition for the Ipswich Town striker and are preparing to make the £30 million bid needed to sign the player.
Liam Delap has proven his worth as a Premier League-worth striker after his season with Ipswich Town produced 14 goals and assists. His profile suits many top-flight sides who are angling for a new centre-forward in the window, as the English striker will be in demand once the summer window opens.
After Ipswich Town lost to Newcastle United, the three relegated sides were confirmed with the Tractor Boys part of the group. The club’s demotion to the Championship reduced Delap’s release clause to £30 million, which does put a lot of the interested clubs in a position where they can make the signing.
Newcastle United are one of those interested, with the club indeed looking for a striker of Delap’s profile to replace Callum Wilson. Chelsea are also in the hunt and are seriously considering a move for the 14 G/A PL forward.
Manchester United are the front-runner in the chase, as Ruben Amorim’s side eagerly looking to sign the striker in the summer. They are willing to fork out the £30 million required to sign the striker, as Rasmus Hojlund could potentially depart the club in the summer following an abject season.
Manchester United could trigger the release clause, although they will certainly sit down with Ipswich Town to find a way to pay in installments. The report states they will make the offer soon to prise the striker away to Old Trafford.
Recent reports have stated Manchester United are closing in on Matheus Cunha, which shows the club are highly active in adding some key attackers to the mix. Signing Delap will be a complement to the potential signing of the Brazilian, as the Red Devils are now seen as the favourites to land him ahead of their rivals.
