Man Utd, Newcastle, Forest and Everton wanted him, but Delap has already made decision

Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap has rejected several offers from various Premier League suitors because he’s interested in joining Chelsea, The Athletic reports.According to David Ornstein, Manchester United, Newcastle United, Everton, and Nottingham Forest, AC Milan and Juventus are now aware that he is heading elsewhere.If Delap’s £30 million release clause is met, the 22-year-old striker will move to Chelsea.Chelsea have beaten Man United to the £30m signing of Liam Delap and are close to finalising a deal, sources have told ESPN.The prospect of playing alongside former Man City teammate Cole Palmer at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League next season swung his decision. pic.twitter.com/LXm7MsDzSq— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) May 29, 2025 Ipswich signed Delap in July 2024 from Manchester City, where he made just six first-team appearances, in a deal worth an initial £15million plus an additional £5m following their promotion to the English top-flight.Despite Ipswich’s relegation, Delap enjoyed a breakthrough campaign, scoring 12 goals in the Premier League.##NAJAVA_MECA_8952852##

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