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Liam Delap could be on the move this summer with a £30million release clause triggered if Ipswich Town are relegated from the Premier League.
The clause, as reported by CentreDevils, means Delap will be available to suitors should Ipswich fail to survive in their first top-flight season since 2002.
The England U21 striker has impressed this campaign.
He has so far scored 12 goals in 30 league appearances this season under Kieran McKenna.
Delap’s mix of physical strength, movement, and composure in front of goal makes him one of the most promising young strikers in the Premier League.
He’s the kind of centre forward many top clubs need.
Chelsea lead race to sign Liam Delap
Chelsea are reportedly the first to make concrete moves.
The Blues are expected to sign a new striker this summer.
Delap is under serious consideration as part of their shortlist, according to Sky Sports.
Chelsea’s strategy under Todd Boehly has been to invest in youth.
Delap fits their profile perfectly at just 22 years of age.
The striker is seen as a forward who could both compete and grow within their system.
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Chelsea’s top scorer in the league this year has been left-back Marc Cucurella.
Thus, highlighting their need for a natural finisher like Delap.
They have already moved quickly in the market, sealing a £62m double deal for Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo from Sporting.
While Chelsea look primed to act fast, Manchester United could be left watching from the sidelines again.
Delap to Chelsea potential huge blow for Red Devils
Missing out on Delap would be another blow for United.
The Red Devils are still without a long-term striker solution to support Rasmus Hojlund.
With Champions League football looking unlikely for next season, United risk falling further behind in the race for top attacking talent.
Delap may not be a blockbuster name yet.
However, he has all the tools to explode.
United can’t afford to keep letting these targets slip away.
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Source: Centred Devils
