May 12th 2025.
Ruben Amorim received some good news in the transfer market as Manchester United seems to have an edge over Chelsea in the race to sign one of the Premier League's most promising young players. Both clubs are on the lookout for new attackers to strengthen their squads, and they have set their sights on a number of talented strikers, including Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak, and Victor Osimhen. However, another name that has caught their attention is Liam Delap, who has had an impressive first full season in the Premier League despite his team, Ipswich Town, being relegated. Delap has scored 12 goals in 33 appearances, making him a valuable target for both Manchester United and Chelsea.
At the moment, both United and Chelsea are struggling with their main strikers. United's Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have only managed to score seven goals between them, while Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku have just one goal more than Delap. It's no surprise that Delap's performances have attracted interest from clubs all across the table, as well as from Germany and Spain. And the best part? He has a relegation release clause in his contract, making him available for just £30 million this summer.
According to talkSPORT, Delap has a preference between United and Chelsea, and it seems like he is leaning towards the Red Devils. This could be because he wants to return to the north west, where he spent five years at Manchester City before joining Ipswich for £20 million last summer. However, with Chelsea currently in fifth place in the table and United in 16th, enduring their worst Premier League season ever, it may seem like Chelsea is the more appealing club. But United still has a chance to qualify for the Champions League if they win the Europa League final against Tottenham.
Many experts have predicted that Delap will end up at United, including Alan Shearer and Ben Foster. However, former United goalkeeper Tim Howard believes that Chelsea would be a better fit for the young striker. He explains, "The Manchester United pull, I think for a player like him, it's still there. Whether that feels different because he was a City player...I like the Chelsea profile, I like the young team. He goes into a young team and there's goals there." It will be interesting to see which club Delap ultimately chooses, but one thing is for sure, he is a highly sought-after player and will be a valuable addition to any team.
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