Overview

• Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, 22, has scored 12 Premier League goals this season but is set to leave if the club is relegated, triggering his £30m release clause.
• Newcastle United is keen on signing Delap to bolster their attacking options, particularly with potential Champions League football next season.
• Everton offers Delap the chance to be a first-choice striker and lead their rebuild under new ownership and a forthcoming stadium project.
• Manchester United and Chelsea are also reportedly interested in Delap, adding to the competitive transfer landscape for the young forward.
• Newcastle is evaluating other striker options, including Lille’s Jonathan David and Strasbourg’s Emanuel Emegha, as they seek depth alongside Alexander Isak.