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.
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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.
