Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Liam Delap from Ipswich Town. The 21-year-old striker has impressed since joining Ipswich from Manchester City last summer and has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs.
Manchester United have entered the race to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, according to recent reports. Delap, who joined the Tractor Boys from Manchester City for £15 million last summer, has made a significant impact since his permanent move to Portman Road. The 21-year-old scored his ninth Premier League goal of the season on Saturday, attracting interest from several top-flight clubs, including Chelsea and Tottenham.
Now, The Mirror reports that Manchester United are seriously interested in signing the England Under 21s international. It is claimed that the United board discussed Delap in the past week and he has now emerged as a top target. Two members of United's transfer committee - CEO Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox - know Delap from their time working together at City. This existing connection could prove advantageous should United pursue a move for Delap, even if the transfer is not feasible until the summer transfer window. However, a move for Delap could be hindered by City's £29.5 million buy-back option. Pep Guardiola's side may choose to exercise this option, even if they intend to resell Delap at a profit.Despite speculation surrounding Delap's long-term future at Ipswich, Kieran McKenna stated at the beginning of last month that the striker is not going anywhere in the January transfer window. 'In terms of January, we've got no interest in anything other than Liam being at the football club and he's got no interest in putting focus into anything other than playing for Ipswich Town and trying to get better every week,' he explained. United's interest in Delap coincides with their ongoing search for a new forward. Mathys Tel has been identified as a potential target, with his Bayern Munich future uncertain. The 19-year-old, who has struggled for playing time under Vincent Kompany, expressed his desire to leave Bayern earlier in January. Tottenham had agreed a £50 million deal with Bayern to sign Tel, but the forward rejected the opportunity to move to north London. Arsenal and United remain interested, however, and are hoping to sign him before Monday's 11pm deadline. Tel has scored zero goals in 14 appearances for Bayern this season. While Tel has attracted interest from United, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Arsenal, there is still a possibility that he could remain at Bayern beyond the end of the transfer window. 'Mathys is extremely connected to the club,' Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund told Sky Sport Deutschland. 'He loves being here. It's quite possible that he will still be a Bayern Munich player on Tuesday.
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