Arsenal is reportedly leading the race to sign Ipswichtown striker Liam Dellup in support of the 22-year-old moving to the Emirates via Manchester United, according to Daily Star.
Delap, who scored 12 goals in his 31 Premier League appearances this season, is expected to leave Ipswich after their potential relegation.
Delap’s preference for Arsenal comes from the club’s consistent Champions League participation and a clear development pathway under manager Mikel Arteta.
Chelsea also offers European football and London bases.
Mann United’s interest in Delap has been complicated by his current 14th place in the Premier League, making European qualifications uncertain.
The only way United can qualify for Europe now is to win the Europa League, which is far from certainty.
Former Premier League striker Troy Deaney has tipped Ipswich’s attackers to join United, starting each week and making them even better.
Liam Dellup will prefer to join Man United’s Arsenal
However, the players themselves are keen to travel to Emirates Stadium, where Mikel Arteta is looking for a new striker.
Gunners struggled in front of goals this season, and injuries to Kai Herberts and Gabriel Jesus are hampering their chances of winning the Premier League title.
Arteta wants a reliable attacker in front of the goal and hopes to lead the offense next season.
Delap has shown great potential for Ipswich this season, attracting all the attention of the top teams in the Premier League.
One report suggests that the Red Devils have a financial advantage in signing Dellup over Chelsea, but the gunners entering the race have made the problem difficult for Amorim’s part.
United may have to shift their attention to other targets like Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovich.
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