Liverpool, Spurs and Newcastle Tracking Championship Star
As the season nears its close, Premier League clubs are already laying the groundwork for summer recruitment. Among the emerging targets is a standout talent from Ipswich Town, drawing attention from Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
As Caught Offside reported, “Liverpool are looking to improve their attacking unit, and they are keeping tabs on the Ipswich Town striker, Liam Delap.” While the name may not be making headlines week in, week out just yet, his form this season has been quietly building momentum — enough to prompt scouts from the top flight to take serious notice.
All three clubs reportedly had representatives in attendance over the weekend, watching the 22-year-old in action. With 12 league goals so far in a struggling Ipswich side, his profile has continued to rise. According to the report, “He has been described as a ‘quality player’ recently, and there is no doubt that he has the attributes to succeed at the highest level.”
Premier League Suitors Look for Attacking Solutions
For Liverpool, the pursuit reflects a wider effort to fine-tune a forward line that has lacked consistency in recent months. Despite sitting near the summit of the Premier League, there remains a sense that an upgrade on certain options — notably Darwin Núñez — could be critical for the long term. Delap, still raw, is seen as a project player who could blossom with the right coaching.
Tottenham’s interest highlights their desire to increase depth. With Dominic Solanke likely to carry the bulk of responsibility up front, they will need options as they return to European football. Delap could serve as a dynamic secondary striker, developing while contributing in domestic cup and rotation fixtures.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are looking ahead. With Callum Wilson’s future uncertain and Alexander Isak constantly linked with moves elsewhere, securing a young, versatile forward makes sense. As Caught Offside states, “Delap will want to compete at the highest level, and the opportunity to join clubs like Liverpool, Tottenham or Newcastle will be hard to turn down for him.”
Ipswich Set for Summer Exit Talk
Ipswich’s impending relegation adds further complexity. With Championship football looming, their bargaining position will inevitably weaken. Caught Offside notes, “Ipswich will certainly go down to the Championship, and they will be under pressure to sell some of their best players.”
Delap’s own ambitions make it likely he’ll push for an exit. At 22, with his best years ahead, the timing is perfect to move into a top-level setup. Given the interest and context, a summer deal appears increasingly likely — and clubs that hesitate could easily miss out.
