Manchester United will rival Chelsea in the race signing Liam Dellup this summer after identifying the town of Ipswich ahead of Viktor Gyökeres, Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen.
Despite the financial constraints that led to the club’s hierarchy led by minority owner Ir Jim Ratcliffe, manager Ruben Amorim has said he will be supported by the relocation market this summer with a new St. Ward Point to impose a series of job cuts and efficiency measures this season to stabilize United’s finances and avoid violating the Premier League’s profits and sustainability rules (PSR).
Sources told ESPN that Delap, who scored 12 goals in Ipswich’s 30 Premier League matches since completing a £25.7 million transfer from Manchester City last summer, has emerged as a lucrative target at 22, available at 22, for a relatively cheap £40 million commission if Ipswich is released.
Liam Dellup has scored 12 goals this season in Ipswich Town’s 30 Premier League matches. Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images
Sources told ESPN the city has a £40 million clause to re-sign Dellup, which was inserted into a deal he wrote after joining Ipswich for £20 million last summer. But despite his form this season, Pep Guardiola’s team is unlikely to trigger that option, primarily due to Ehringhaaland’s decision to sign a nine-and-a-half year contract with Etihad in January.
However, City could benefit financially if Delap leaves Portman Road at the end of the season as the club negotiated an exit clause of 20%. The city will receive 20% of the profits Ipswich earned if it offloads forward under the age of 21.
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Delap moved before the age of 26, as sports CP striker Gyökeres is available if the club triggers a release clause of 100 million euros (£85.4 million) and expects interest from Swedish international Arsenal. league.
Delap may also be pursued by Champions League clubs. Liverpool could be in the forward market if Darwinnuñez and Mohamed Sara leave this summer and Chelsea could potentially provide a base for competition next season.
The Stamford Bridge Club is coached by Enzo Maresca, who worked for Delap at City Academy, so if Delap is chosen, United will face a significant competition with Chelsea.
