Overview
- Newcastle United is prioritizing Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who has scored 12 Premier League goals this season, as a key summer transfer target.
- Delap’s £30 million release clause will activate if Ipswich Town is relegated, which could be confirmed this weekend with a loss to Newcastle.
- Manchester United and Chelsea are also reportedly interested in Delap, intensifying the competition for his signature.
- Newcastle is also considering alternative striker options, including Lille’s Jonathan David and Strasbourg’s Emanuel Emegha, to bolster squad depth ahead of a likely Champions League campaign.
- The club is evaluating Callum Wilson’s future, with his contract extension undecided, as they plan for a stronger attacking lineup next season.