Manchester United and Chelsea have both been chasing a summer deal for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap who is poised to move on after the club's relegation from the Premier League
Liam Delap is said to be ready to snub interest from Chelsea to sign for Manchester United in the upcoming summer transfer window. The striker, 22, has plenty of suitors and will leave Ipswich Town following their relegation from the Premier League.
With a host of clubs in the market for a new No.9 this summer, Delap's impressive returns - 12 goals in 35 league games - for a struggling Ipswich team, coupled with a relegation release clause of around £30million, has made him an attractive option for teams in the top-flight.
It was previously reported that Chelsea and United were set to battle it out for Delap's services - and it appears the former Manchester City youngster has his sights set on a return north.
talkSPORT claim that Delap is now 'leaning towards' a move to Old Trafford rather Stamford Bridge, even in spite of United's desperately poor season.
It's said that Delap would favour a return to the north-west. United could yet strengthen their hand by qualifying for next season's Champions League should they win next week's Europa League final against Tottenham in Bilbao.
Ipswich Town's manager, Kieran McKenna, is convinced that Delap is destined for greatness after watching him step up seamlessly from the Championship to enjoy a fine maiden season in Suffolk.
The former Manchester United coach was asked about interest in his star striker from top clubs last month and replied: "As I've said before, I think there's certainly a possibility that he's an Ipswich player next year.
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"I don't think anything's decided in anyone's mind. But can Liam play for the biggest clubs in the country, the biggest clubs in the world? He certainly can. I fully believe that.
"He's already shown the impact he can have at Premier League level in a team that have really been fighting for everything. I think he can have an outstanding impact at this level.
"He's happy and he's developing really well here. He has the potential. I think he will, in his career, go on to do some really, really good things."
VictoryAdrienne
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Stop saying Delap we should focus on Sesko or Osimhen
dont cry think again
Hiwcklor
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I'm very happy that he rejected Chelsea over man united ,your good to go my brother , because our Jackson is even better than you okay 👍
Vohdeiklnt
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it will take long for man u to improve imagine this overrated striker called delap even the useless holjlund is better than him and that's the striker they want to sign
vudadlrsu
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So u guys think Hojlund is a bad striker ryt? United can sign mbape n put him upfront,if de coach doesn't tell selfish garnacho to pass balls to mbape he will never get a single goal.The problem at United front is, dalot is useless, Bruno has specific time n chooses wen to pass ball to strikers, garnacho is more selfish n the wingers at Manchester doesn't no how n wen to pass balls to strikers.They play on deir own n de coach too doesn't take instructions.Hojlund is very very good striker.he makes de runs n at de end no pass comes to him hw will he score?
AFersoKI1753
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My friend shut up your mouth,What do you mean by Sesko is bigger than United.
It’s a joke buddy…. Everyone knows no player is bigger than a club.
AFersoKI1753
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Even Leipzig is not close to United in anything
They aren’t. Never said they were.
AFerwzig0397
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Sesko is bigger than United he wouldn’t join them
Even Leipzig is not close to United in anything
AFerwzig0397
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Sesko is bigger than United he wouldn’t join them
My friend shut up your mouth,What do you mean by Sesko is bigger than United.
AFerwzig0397
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Leave all those inconsistency England 🏴 players alone
kazbdilmr
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for sure he better than Ogland
Mowbdknopt
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am sure Delap will shine in Manchester
Zuzbdkmopy
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Delap is a good player, better in the Premier league... United don need foreign players that much..... Delap is used to the league already.... Get that
FrankUtd
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I will sign Delap over Oshimen. He's the next Harry Kane in the next 2 or 3 years
AFersoKI1753
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Stop saying Delap we should focus on Sesko or Osimhen
Sesko is bigger than United he wouldn’t join them
Cadabcdeiz
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Stop saying Delap we should focus on Sesko or Osimhen
Andyugo1
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only 12 goals
Cadabcdeiz
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We should go and buy lookman
Jomabdloyz
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We don’t want average players again
Richardoghale
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United should buy him, Chelsea doesn't need him 💯
Sembikmrsz
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He is welcome and their should be no delay!