Chelsea and Manchester United have reportedly intensified their efforts to sign 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Chelsea and Manchester United remain keen on signing Liam Delap in the summer transfer window. The two Premier League bigwigs have “made new approaches” over a possible move for the Ipswich Town striker. The English attacker has a release clause worth £30 million in his contract if the Tractor Boys suffer relegation.

Liam Delap and his soaring stock

Liam Delap has enjoyed an exceptional rise in prominence since joining Ipswich Town from Manchester City last summer. The Tractor Boys have easily been the most impressive promoted team in the 2024/25 campaign but will likely suffer relegation from the Premier League this term. However, the Englishman has been a standout performer throughout this season.

The 22-year-old has contributed to 14 goals in 31 Premier League games, finding the back of the net 12 times and providing two assists. Meanwhile, Delap’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe.

Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the English striker in the summer transfer window, with Chelsea and Manchester United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature. In addition, Delap’s relegation release clause worth £30 million makes him an appealing target for the interested clubs. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Manchester United have “made new approaches” for the player.

Delap to join a Premier League bigwig?

Chelsea’s interest in Liam Delap makes sense. The Blues are combing the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window, with Enzo Maresca demanding more firepower in the final third despite the promising performances of Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu. So, Delap is a viable target for Chelsea.

As for Manchester United, the Red Devils are keen on adding a prolific striker to their squad in the summer transfer window amid Rasmus Hojlund’s profligacy in the final third. So, Delap is an option worth considering, primarily due to Manchester United’s financial issues and the Englishman’s likely valuation of £30 million.

Widespread reports have claimed Delap will seek a Premier League stay if Ipswich Town cannot avoid relegation. Meanwhile, TEAMtalk has claimed that Chelsea will have an advantage in the chase as they have a greater chance of offering the 22-year-old English striker UEFA Champions League football.