JAKARTA - The young striker belonging to Ipswich Town, Liam Delap, is rumored to have determined his future direction. Despite the interest of the two Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea, the 21-year-old is said to be more inclined to join the Red Devils in the transfer market next summer.
Delap appeared quite impressive this season even though Ipswich Town failed to stay in the highest caste. He scored 12 goals from 35 Premier League games, accounting for 34% of his team's total goals during the 2024/25 season. This performance caught the attention of a number of big clubs who wanted to win the England Under-21 striker.
According to a report from talkSPORT, Delap has said that he is more interested in moving to Manchester United than Chelsea. Geographical factors seem to be one of the strong reasons, considering Delap spent time in the academy and Manchester City's senior squad before moving to Ipswich last season. Thus, he is familiar with Manchester's environment and wants to return to the northwest of England.
The opportunity for Delap to leave is getting bigger after his release clause of 30 million US dollars is officially active following Ipswich Town's relegation to Championship.
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Although Delap prioritizes Manchester United, Chelsea still has an advantage in terms of European competition status. The Blues are currently fifth in the standings and will almost certainly appear in the Champions League next season, while Manchester United slumped in 16th place and will not appear in European competitions if they fail to win the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur which will be held on May 21 in Bilbao.
If Manchester United are able to win the Europa League, tickets to next season's Champions League will automatically be an additional attraction that could strengthen their chances of bringing Delap to Old Trafford.
But if it fails, and Chelsea finishes in the European zone, it's not impossible for Delap to reconsider his choice even though the current report shows that the young striker's heart is more inclined towards Manchester United.
With a release clause that is quite affordable for talented young England players, Liam Delap's transfer match can be one of the summer stories of 2025.
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