Two Premier League clubs fight to sign Man City striker Liam Delap

Ipswich consider they’re favourites to signal Manchester Metropolis’s Liam Delap, talkSPORT understands.

Man Metropolis have agreed offers with each Ipswich and Southampton for the younger striker price £20million.

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It is believed that Delap was at Ipswich’s coaching floor early this week as they appear to get the deal over the road.

After beginning his profession with Derby’s youth set-up, Delap joined Man Metropolis in 2019 the place he continued his improvement.

In addition to scoring one aim in six appearances for Metropolis, the 21-year-old has loved three mortgage spells within the EFL.

That included time with Stoke Metropolis and Preston in 2022/23, earlier than spending final time period with Hull Metropolis.

Whereas Hull missed out on promotion, Delap scored eight targets in 32 video games for the Tigers.

Ought to Ipswich full a deal, Delap would not be the one gifted English participant to affix the membership this summer time.

Ben Johnson has already joined from West Ham, whereas Omari Hutchinson arrived in a £20million deal from Chelsea.

Ipswich are additionally hoping to finish a double deal for Hull Metropolis duo Jacob Greaves and Jaden Philogene, nevertheless, the latter additionally has curiosity from Everton and Crystal Palace.