Delap 'Holds Manchester United Talks' - Ipswich Town News
Town striker Liam Delap is reported to have held talks with Manchester United regarding a summer move to the Red Devils.
According to The Athletic, the 22-year-old was given permission by the Blues to speak to United to hear what would be on offer to him at Old Trafford should he move there in the summer.
Delap is all but certain to leave Town in the summer with the contract he signed when he joined from Manchester City a year ago featuring a £30 million relegation release clause.
As previously reported, some in Delap’s camp favour a move to United, but with plenty of other clubs also interested.
Chelsea and United’s interest has long been known, but Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham, Everton, Nottingham Forest have all more recently made overtures.
The England U21 international is understood to be openminded regarding his destination and is expected to talk to all interested parties before making his decision.
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