Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap is reportedly set to reject interest from Manchester United, opting instead for a move to another Premier League side.
As per the Daily Star, Delap is keen on joining..Continue Reading
a club that will be competing in European competitions next season, with Chelsea and Arsenal emerging as his top choices.
While United are said to have expressed strong interest in the 22-year-old, Delap is reportedly unsure about committing to the struggling Premier League giants.
The striker has a £30 million ($39.5m) release clause in his contract, which becomes active if Ipswich are relegated—a scenario that looks increasingly likely.
If the reports are accurate, it reflects the challenges even a club as prominent as Manchester United faces in luring promising talent.
Currently sitting in 14th place, United’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League rest solely on winning the Europa League.
In contrast, Arsenal appear all but certain to secure European football next season, while Chelsea also remain in contention.
Regardless of the transfer talk, Delap is expected to line up for Ipswich when they take on Arsenal in the Premier League this Sunday.
