Everton are trying to complete an ambitious signing of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.
Fans of the Merseyside-based club can look forward to a bright future, where they can look forward to new owners flexing their muscles and moving into a cutting-edge stadium. Everton are also hoping for big changes on the pitch and are working hard to secure some of their top goals in the transfer window.
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Everton in fierce battle for Delap
Everton is one of the clubs interested in Delap. TEAMtalk reports that they have a big boost to convince him to choose them over other top clubs. Manager David Moyes wants the 22-year-old to become the face of the club’s future and usher in a new era.
There is no doubt that they face a big challenge to beat clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea to signature. Both of these clubs could offer Delap more lucrative deals, and both could potentially offer Champions League football next season.
This affects the timeline of Delap’s decision, as he waits to see which tournaments United and Chelsea will play in.
Manchester United and Chelsea also in the match
United have also put in a lot of work to secure Delap, and there is hope at Old Trafford that he will be Ruben Amorim’s new number 9 in the summer. But nothing is guaranteed, as the competition for the English goalscorer is intense.
Chelsea have had very positive discussions with the promising player, and some sources at Stamford Bridge believe they have won the match.
Manchester City have a buy-back clause, but they are not expected to activate it, and they are not considered a player in the battle for Delap at the moment.
Transition sum and other stakeholders
Ipswich signed Delap from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £20 million last summer, and a release clause of £30 million was included in the terms. This clause was activated as soon as Ipswich’s relegation was confirmed, and he will leave the club this summer.
We understand that Newcastle are also in the picture, with manager Eddie Howe holding talks with the player to persuade him to sign.
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