Newcastle, Man United pursue Ipswich's Liam Delap, £30m release clause confirmed

Newcastle United are closely tracking Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who has scored 12 Premier League goals in his debut top-flight season and is available for a £30 million release clause if Ipswich are relegated. Newcastle face competition from Manchester United and Chelsea for the 22-year-old, but believe Champions League qualification would boost their chances of signing him. Delap is seen as a valuable addition who could either rotate with or play alongside Alexander Isak, Newcastle's current main striker. The club's recruitment team has monitored Delap since his Manchester City academy days, viewing him as a strong, versatile forward who could add depth and flexibility to their attack. Manager Eddie Howe is interested in Delap's potential to create space for Isak and enhance Newcastle's offensive options, with the club also weighing the future of current backup striker Callum Wilson. Delap himself is reportedly open to a move to Newcastle, especially with the prospect of Champions League football.