Everton boss David Moyes has revealed that the Toffees are among the clubs to have spoken to Blues striker Liam Delap regarding a potential summer move.

As previously reported, Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle all held talks the 22-year-old over the last week and are understood to be the three sides at the head of the race for his signature.

Delap is certain to leave the Blues this summer with the deal he agreed last summer when signing for an initial £15 million from Manchester City including a £30 million relegation release clause.

Yesterday, Town boss Kieran McKenna confirmed that the club had given Delap permission to speak to other clubs and he has spent the week talking to interested parties.

Everton’s interest has been known for some while and Moyes confirmed that his club has also spoken to the England U21 international but admits they’re very much outsiders.

“We’ve had a chance to speak to him, yes,” he said. “He spoke to three or four clubs.

“He’s given us our opportunity to pitch our case. We’re probably a little bit behind the black ball, but you never know what happens.”

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Linkboy13 added 11:39 - May 24 Everton would be the ideal next step in his development. What he has achieved so far at such a young age is impressive but he is still developing and it is easy to over play youngsters who can then suffer burn out he would definitely get game time at Everton and David Moyes is a very underrated and experienced manager who would know how to bring him along and not over play him.

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ip6blue added 12:08 - May 24 Looks likely to be a spring move rather than a summer one!
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bluejacko added 12:59 - May 24 If he is going good get it over with asp.
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Tractorog added 13:20 - May 24 A better choice than most on offer... depends on wages mind you.
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Ipswichbusiness added 13:44 - May 24 Man Utd have a reputation for overpaying, so he might get a very fat deal for going there. However, they are not in Europe and if they have a bad start to next season then they may sack their manager. Newcastle have a very good manager, but Delap would be second fiddle to Isak. Chelsea is an unpredictable club and would demand a long commitment. Everton have a very good manager and are on the up, but can they compete on wages?

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flykickingbybgunn added 14:39 - May 24 Not likely to go to Manure. They have run out of money.
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ArnieM added 16:32 - May 24 Delap will be 2nd fiddle to just about every other current PL striker. England manager has more or less said Delap has to be in the PL, and playing regularly... .going to be at least a season b4 that happens if not more. It honestly would t surprise me if he finishes up playing wide right, as there's little about his game atm that indicates hes an out and out number 9. I say this because the areas that need work on and practice to perfect are (hold up play, heading ability, 1st touch, integrating with other forwards). He's currently all about the eye catching pace and power. But opposition players largely snuffed out thst threat in the second half of the season in my view. So good luck to him at his new club, but id say hes at least 2 yrs off being England senior striker.

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FromIpswichToPhoenix added 16:36 - May 24 I'm kinda over the whole Delap saga already. He's already checked out before the end of the season. Time to move on and focus on next year.
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Writtleblue added 17:12 - May 24 Delap won't care, he'll be paid a fortune for playing 20 minutes a week.
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oldelsworthyfan added 17:42 - May 24 His career might benefit in the long run by scoring lots of goals playing regularly with a season in the the Championship under McKenna, instead of sitting on the bench watching.
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Cadiar added 18:42 - May 24 Everton, what a joke unless they are going to pay him a ludicrous wage. I think he would benefit from going to Spain or Germany, the football is superior to the Premier
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victorysquad added 20:30 - May 24 Not being funny but Everton, really? Please can someone just drive Delap to where he wants to go ASAP
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Tractorboy1985 added 21:37 - May 24 Everton is the sort of step Liam should be taking especially as David Moyes will take care of him. His best possible destination is Newcastle but he plays 2nd fiddle (IF Isak is still there) Eddie Howe is the best manager he could work with! HOWEVER.. Man U even in their state are still a big pull and will pay the wages (that’s sadly what the game is all about) and he will be No1 striker!!! He’s miles better than Hojlund but this is where I get annoyed… 70-80 million they paid for that cart horse and we “are very well looked after” we will stand to make pittance from a player who we really should be making 30-40 million! It was a “posh” loan! The premier league is so corrupt and making me lose interest in football! As a man turning 40 in 2 months time I don’t think i’ll ever get that euphoria of the past 2 seasons! The game has gone and only geared for the top boys! Ipswich till I die…

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DarkHorse added 21:45 - May 24 Obviously understand the appeal of a Chelsea/United, it could set him up for life and the sky's the limit, but a Newcastle/Everton seems the smarter move right now - less risk, and could see him becoming a cult hero at either, even if he's not first choice right away.
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