May 6th 2025.
Tim Howard, former goalkeeper for Manchester United and Everton, recently shared his thoughts on the potential transfer of Liam Delap to Chelsea. Delap, who has been impressing in his first full season in the Premier League with Ipswich, is expected to move on from the team after their relegation. With a £30 million price tag, top teams like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Everton are all interested in signing the 22-year-old striker.
Howard believes that a move to Chelsea would be a perfect fit for Delap, who has already experienced playing for a big club like Manchester City. He also thinks that Chelsea, with its young and talented team, would provide plenty of goal-scoring opportunities for Delap. However, Howard also acknowledges the pull of Manchester United for a player like Delap, who has previously been part of their youth team.
When asked which club he would choose if he were in Delap's shoes, Howard admitted that Chelsea's need for a striker could be a deciding factor. But he also expressed his admiration for Manchester United's profile and Delap's previous experience with their cross-town rivals. Ultimately, Howard believes that Delap will want to prove himself at the top level.
Delap's standout performance this season includes 12 goals and 2 assists for Ipswich, one of which was against Chelsea in their 2-0 win back in December. Delap's former coach at Manchester City, Enzo Maresca, also praised the young striker ahead of their match against Chelsea last month, but dismissed rumors of a possible transfer to the club.
Maresca emphasized that Delap is already a very good player and has the potential to become a top player. However, he believes that it is too early to compare him to the likes of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Maresca also highlighted the importance of Chelsea's current striker, Nicolas Jackson, who has been performing well since his return from injury.
When asked about the ideal No.9 for Chelsea, Maresca pointed out that Jackson fits the bill perfectly and that the team has no need to look for a new striker in the summer. With Jackson leading the line, Chelsea has seen a significant improvement in their gameplay. Maresca also stressed the importance of having a strong and reliable striker in a team's lineup.
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