Liam Delap to Everton: O’Rourke shares update today
Everton will struggle to compete with Man United and Chelsea for the signature of Ipswich Town star Liam Delap, sources have told Football Insider.
The Toffees have joined the race for the 22-year-old ahead of the summer window with the Tractor Boys set for relegation back to the Championship.
Delap has attracted interest across the Premier League after his debut season in the top flight with Kieran McKenna’s side.
Sources say it would be a “huge coup” if Everton could land the forward – with Man United and Chelsea still a big pull for young English talent.
Everton will struggle to compete for Delap signature
David Moyes’ Toffees side will be an attractive proposition ahead of their move to the new Bramley Moore Dock stadium next season – but they are not at the front of the queue to land Delap.
He is under contract at Portman Road until June 2029 but has a £40million relegation release clause in that deal.
| Appearances (Starts) | 33 (29) |
| Minutes Played | 2403 |
| Goals | 12 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 10 |
Delap has hit 12 goals and notched two assists in 33 appearances across all competitions this term.
The England Under-21 international has scored in back-to-back games against Bournemouth and Wolves.
Doak will cost Everton £30m this summer
Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed on 4 April Liverpool will demand a £30million fee from Everton if they are to sell Ben Doak to their arch-rivals this summer.
Moyes is an admirer of Doak and has sent scouts to watch the 19-year-old winger during his loan spell at Middlesbrough this season.
Sources say Bournemouth are also keen on the Scotland international heading into the summer window, while Crystal Palace saw a £15million bid rejected for him in January.
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