Latest developments
- Chelsea are confident of signing Liam Delap.
- Delap is Manchester United's preferred target for the striker position.
- Delap is all set to leave Ipswich Town this summer.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (2.5/5): Not the most reliable outlet
Multiple reports in recent days have suggested that Liam Delap prefers to join Manchester United, but now it is being suggested that Chelsea are increasingly confident of landing the Ipswich Town star.
The story comes from The Sun, who aren't the most reliable outlet in England when it comes to transfer exclusives.
Value (4/5): Price tag already set
With the Tractor Boys' relegation now official, Delap's suitors could secure his services by triggering a £30million escape clause. Considering his goalscoring tally and potential, the figure appears to be a real bargain.
Suitability (4/5): Old-school number nine
Like the strikers of yesteryears, the 6ft 1in forward brilliantly uses his massive frame and movement to make a difference in the final third. With 12 goals in England's top flight this term, the Manchester City youth product has also underlined that his finishing is brilliant.
Upgrade? (4/5): Jackson replacement
Nicolas Jackson has shown flashes of brilliance, but he is simply not reliable enough to lead Chelsea to the top. At 22, Delap is also relatively young to deliver in all competitions all the time, but he is certainly an upgrade on Jackson.
Logic (3.5/5): Maresca's reunion
With United, there's an opportunity to return to Manchester for Delap, but it is claimed that he is favouring a link-up with Maresca, his academy coach when he was at City.
Whisper+ verdict: 18/25
The Delap transfer saga entirely depends on the player's will, and if the source is to be believed, Chelsea are getting their man this summer.
