Man Utd and Chelsea face fresh PL rival in £30m race for Delap after Red Devils ‘meeting’
The battle to sign Liam Delap is heating up, with a third Premier League club entering the race for the Ipswich striker and planning face-to-face talks with the 22-year-old this week.
Delap has already met with Man Utd and is expecte to hold further discussions with คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย Chelsea as he weighs up the next step in his career.
Both clubs are pushing to trigger the £30 million release clause activate by Ipswich’s relegation, but they are no longer alone in the running.
Newcastle United the latest side to show serious intent, with the Magpies preparing to meet Delap and his representatives in the coming days.
Eddie Howe is in the market for another striker, with Callum Wilson expecte to leave and the demands of European football next season placing adde pressure on leading scorer Alexander Isak.
Delap’s strong campaign at a struggling Ipswich side has caught the eye, with 12 goals in 35 Premier League appearances enough to convince several top-flight clubs that he is ready for a step up.
The Magpies’ interest is long-standing, but the decision to push for face-to-face talks this week signals a shift in intent. The club have assessing striking options for months, and Delap now appears to be high on the shortlist.
Delap is believe to prefer staying in the north west, having joine Man City as a teenager and spent the last few years base in the region.