Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly set their sights on making an offer for Ipswich Town star striker Liam Delap in January, valued at roughly EUR40million. Delap has caught the eyes of top Premier League teams such as Arsenal, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and his previous club Manchester City for his performances, in particular due to the latter.
Insider reports indicate that Tottenham are currently leading the chase for Delap, who made six first-team appearances and scored one during his time with Manchester City (despite loan out several times during this tenure) before becoming one of Tottenham’s target prospects in this summer’s transfer window.
Ipswich Town is reportedly open to considering offers for the England Under-21 international this January, signaling a potential bidding war for the young talent.
Is Liam Delap the Answer to Tottenham’s Striker Dilemma?
After signing Dominic Solanke from Liverpool this summer and witnessing him struggle to score goals quickly in eight appearances, Tottenham may look towards Delap to strengthen their attack and revitalize Spurs’ goal-scoring capabilities. Manager Ange Postecoglou appears keen on increasing options up front and views Delap as one solution that might revitalize their goalscoring ability.
Delap’s profile, similar to that of young Harry Kane, makes him an intriguing prospect for Tottenham as well as other interested parties like Arsenal and Newcastle who might intensify their interest over time; as it stands though, Tottenham appears most serious.