Man United reach agreement over £30m superstar transfer but still risk Chelsea hijack -Reports

Man United reach agreement over £30m superstar transfer but still risk Chelsea hijack -Reports

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Liam Delap but could still lose out to Chelsea in the race to sign the Ipswich Town striker.

The 22-year-old has impressed in his first full season in the Premier League, scoring 12 goals for Ipswich who were relegated from the top flight.

Delap, who made his professional debut with Manchester City in 2020, is available due to the £30 million relegation release clause in his deal with Ipswich.

According to ESPN, United have told Ipswich that they will activate Delap’s release clause if the striker informs them that he wants to join Ruben Amorim’s side.

The report adds that United have also agreed personal terms with Delap, who has not made a final decision over his future, but they could miss out as Chelsea and Everton have both registered their interest

Delap, who is the son of former Stoke City, Southampton and Republic of Ireland midfielder Rory Delap, made his professional debut for Manchester City in 2020 before he was sold to Ipswich four years later for £20m