Transfer: Man United set to sign Delap amid competition from Chelsea

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By Seyi Babalola

Manchester United have agreed to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, despite competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea.

According to ESPN, Manchester United have informed Ipswich Town that they will trigger Delap’s release clause if the 22-year-old attacker informs them that he wishes to join Ruben Amorim’s side in the summer.

Delap has impressed during his first season in the Premier League with Ipswich Town.

He netted 12 goals for Ipswich Town, who were relegated from the Premier League this season.

Delap made his professional debut with Manchester City in 2020.

He has a £30 million relegation release clause in his deal with Ipswich Town.

Delap had attracted interest from Man United, Chelsea, West Ham, Aston Villa, Everton and Arsenal this summer.

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