MANCHESTER UNITED have joined the race to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich, according to reports.
The striker has been a revelation in his debut Premier League season, scoring nine goals for the Tractor Boys.
And his performances are attracting attention with a number of clubs lining up to sign him.
Delap is now subject to interest from United, according to The Athletic.
Ruben Amorim is understood to want a striker with a presence and Liam Delap’s aggressive running fits the mould.
Ipswich would likely demand a huge fee to let him go, however their asking price would likely reduce if they are relegated.
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United would have to fend off interest from Chelsea to land the 22-year-old, while Manchester City have a £40million buyback clause in the deal that saw him leave the Etihad for £20m last summer.
The Red Devils could be well placed to beat their rivals to Delap thanks to technical director Jason Wilcox, who brought him to Man City from Derby in 2019.
United have several attacking options in mind with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggling for goals.
Scouts have been tracking Prem duo Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
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While Lille striker Jonathan David is also on their radar.
United could fund a move by cashing in on one of their homegrown talents, Alejandro Garnacho or Kobbie Mainoo.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
