Manchester United plans £40m move for Liam Delap amid five-club interest

Manchester United is intensifying its pursuit of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who has a £40 million release clause that will activate if Ipswich is relegated from the Premier League. Delap, who has scored ten goals this season, is also being targeted by several other clubs, including Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Manchester City, the latter having a buy-back option. United's technical director Jason Wilcox, familiar with Delap from his time at Manchester City's academy, may help in convincing the player to join. To fund this move, United plans to offload Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, with Rashford having a £40 million option in his loan deal and Sancho attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund. The club is also considering other striker targets, such as Victor Osimhen and Hugo Ekitike, but Delap is viewed as a more affordable option. As the transfer window approaches, United's ability to secure Delap may hinge on Ipswich's relegation status and their competition for his signature.