Man Utd suffer second Liam Delap transfer blow as Premier League rivals enter talks
Liam Delap has begun speaking to Premier League sides ahead of a £30million transfer away from Ipswich Town this summer – and Everton boss David Moyes has confirmed their interest
Everton have become the latest Premier League club to show an interest in signing Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap. The 22-year-old is poised to leave Ipswich following their relegation and has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea ahead of the summer transfer window opening.
His 12 goals in 36 Premier League games for a struggling side has caught the eye of many scouts and a move away from the Tractor Boys is all but certain. Their demotion back to the Championship has triggered a £30million release clause in Delap’s contract and sparked interest from across the league.
United are chasing a centre-forward this summer and want to sign Delap alongside Wolves star Matheus Cunha in a £92.5m double deal. However, they face competition from Chelsea, who are also in the market for a striker and will be able to offer Delap European football next season.
Defeat by Tottenham in the Europa League final on Wednesday ensured no Champions League place for next season and hurt United’s chances of landing the youngster, who wants to make the step up. Everton’s emergence as another rival for his signature comes as a further blow.
“We have had a chance to speak to him,” Everton boss David Moyes said on Friday. “He’s spoken to three or four clubs and he’s given us the opportunity to pitch our case. We’re probably a little bit behind the black ball but you never know what happens.”
