Manchester United are reportedly ready to push for the signing of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap during this summer's transfer window.
The 21-year-old has been in impressive form for Ipswich during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring nine times and registering two assists in 23 Premier League appearances.
Delap has a contract at Portman Road until June 2029, having penned a five-year deal upon his arrival from Manchester City last summer, but he will almost certainly leave if Ipswich are relegated from the Premier League this term.
Even if the Blues are able to stay in the top flight, then it is difficult to imagine Delap spending another season at Portman Road considering the list of clubs believed to be interested in his services.
Man City have a buy-back option worth £29.5m, while Chelsea are also believed to be exploring a summer transfer.
According to The Express, Man United's transfer committee met towards the end of January to discuss centre-forwards, and Delap was identified as a prime target.
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Man United 'planning summer move' for Delap
Man United's CEO Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox are familiar with Delap following their time at Man City, and the duo are believed to be in favour of a summer move for the Englishman.
However, Man City could trump their rivals this summer and then potentially look to sell him at a higher price.
Delap was at Derby County between 2009 and 2019 before making the move to Man City, but he only featured six times for the Citizens, spending time out on loan with Stoke City, Preston North End and Hull City, before moving to Ipswich last summer.
The forward has demonstrated that he can perform in the Premier League, with his nine goals this term even more impressive considering that Ipswich are down in 19th spot in England's top flight
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Is Gyokeres still a target for Man United?
.Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres continues to be heavily linked with Man United, and the Sweden international is still said to be very much on the club's radar ahead of the summer market.
Gyokeres is familiar to Red Devils head coach Ruben Amorim following their time together at Sporting, and he has been in excellent form this season, scoring 34 goals and registering seven assists in 33 appearances.
There is an £83m release clause in his contract, but it is understood that he will be available for a fee in the region of £60m.
Gyokeres, who had a record of 41 goals and 15 assists in 121 appearances in the Championship before moving to Lisbon, has scored 77 times and registered 22 assists in 83 matches for his current side in all competitions.
Matt Law
