Man Utd want to agree January deal for Premier League star | OneFootball

Manchester United are 14th in the Premier League table after 18 games played.

Manager Ruben Amorim has been unable to reverse the club’s poor run of form, but he could be backed with funds to invest this winter.

The Daily Mail claims that Ipswich Town are braced for Liam Delap’s potential departure, and United are among the clubs interested in signing him.

However, Manchester City have a buy-back clause in the striker’s contract. There is also a release clause for other suitors to purchase him.

United unlikely to agree a deal for Delap

The 21-year-old joined the Tractor Boys from Manchester City for £20 million last summer, and he has fared decently with six goals and one assist in 17 outings.

Delay has directly contributed to the club picking up five points, and he could be crucial to their prospects of staying in the Premier League next season.

However, Ipswich may not be in a strong negotiating position. A reported release clause could be triggered by interested clubs, including the Red Devils.

City have a buy-back option for possibly around £40m. There is a chance that he could leave in January, but United are unlikely to win the race.

Due to financial concerns, they have sufficient funds but may need the permanent transfer of Marcus Rashford to afford the young centre-forward.

Even then, a transfer does not appear likely. City are without a proper back-up to Erling Braut Haaland after parting ways with Julian Alvarez during the last transfer window.

If United were to make a move, City could counteract the situation by triggering the clause.

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