Everton are ready to send a big financial proposal to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, reports transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano added that Delap could be the face of the whole project under David Moyes.
The 22-year-old has a £30M release clause and with Ipswich Town already relegated, he’s set to leave the club this summer. While the Toffees have made him a priority this signing with manager David Moyes even acknowledging holding talks with his camp, they will face stiff competition from a host of interested parties, including Chelsea and Manchester United.
“Also, because his future is basically in his hands, it’s not in Ipswich’s hands. Ipswich have this release clause, £30M for Liam Delap, available this summer, the player will go and so the player is now assessing all these options. Everton are prepared to make a big financial proposal to the player, then giving him maybe the possibility to leave the club in two or three years, something like that. For Everton, it would be a sensational signing, so he could be the face of the whole project,” said Fabrizio Romano on his YouTube channel.
Delap had a breakthrough season in England, scoring 12 goals in 37 matches for the relegated side. Everton are likely to offer him a starting role and the opportunity to be the face of the project at their new stadium.
Signing a striker is a priority for Moyes as Dominic Calvert-Lewin is out of contract and Armando Broja is returning to Chelsea following his loan spell. Beto has blown hot and cold while Youssef Chermiti is not quite ready for this level.