Arsenal & Russo punished as Lyon snatch UWCL advantage

Chelsea's date with destiny: Can Blues finally take down Barca?

Maresca should focus on winning, not arguing with Chelsea fans

The best Didier Drogba interview you'll ever read

Manchester United's craziest European comebacks - ranked

Editors' Picks

WATCH: Son's priceless reaction as he's asked if he's better than Salah

How to buy Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey tickets

Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying: Group, fixtures & results 

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Stream, TV & where to watch

Where to watch Ronaldo's Al-Nassr games: Stream & TV info

How to buy Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey tickets

Where to watch & stream MLS games live

Man Utd live stream and TV channel broadcast info

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Delap could leave Ipswich if relegated</li><li>Man Utd make signing Delap a priority</li><li>Chelsea also interested in signing striker</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Liam Delap transfer battle! Why Man Utd are set to rival Chelsea interest in 12-goal Ipswich striker as Red Devils turn away from Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko & Victor Osimhen

<p>Delap joined newly promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town last summer from Manchester City for a reported £20 million ($25.7m) fee. While the Tractor Boys have struggled for form throughout the season and are likely to be relegated to the Championship, Delap has been a shining light as the striker has scored 12 Premier League goals. As a result, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-chelsea-target-liam-delap-urged-careful-decision-next-club-ipswich-star-attention-premier-league-giants/blt484ffed5a3cd67bb" target="_blank">Chelsea have shown interest in signing him</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-exploring-liam-delap-transfer-after-cooling-interest-viktor-gyokeres-arsenal-advances/blta175b288d4859f2d#cscfbde7eee44df095" target="_blank">United have shown interest in rivalling Chelsea</a> for the signing of Delap in the summer, and <a href="https://www.espn.com/football/story/_/id/44569471/liam-delap-man-united-rival-chelsea-ipswich-striker-sources" target="_blank"><em>ESPN</em></a> have now reported that Ruben Amorim's side have made him their first-choice centre-forward option. The report has suggested that Ipswich would be open to selling Delap for a fee of around £40m ($51.4m) if they get relegated this season. The Red Devils had been interested in other No.9s like Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen, however, they have now shifted their focus towards Delap, partly due to his lower transfer fee.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Manchester City also have the chance to re-sign Delap in the summer as they have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liam-delap-returns-man-city-40m-buy-back-clause-addressed-ipswich-striker-transfer-interest-premier-league/bltd37a3c7cfa99430f#csfc83335277a05a16" target="_blank">first refusal</a> having inserted a clause into their deal with Ipswich last summer. However, it is unlikely Pep Guardiola's side will exercise the option as they believe Delap would be behind Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush in the pecking order.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The England Under-21 striker is certain to change teams this summer if Ipswich are relegated to the Championship, as he will be determined to continue playing in the Premier League.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR DELAP?

Liam Delap transfer battle! Why Man Utd are set to rival Chelsea interest in 12-goal Ipswich striker as Red Devils turn away from Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko & Victor Osimhen | Goal.com

Manchester United and Chelsea are set to go head to head to sign Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who has scored 12 Premier League goals this season.

Liam Delap transfer battle! Why Man Utd are set to rival Chelsea interest in 12-goal Ipswich striker as Red Devils turn away from Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko &amp; Victor Osimhen