How David Moyes feels about Everton moving for Ipswich Town's Liam Delap revealed | OneFootball

Everton are eyeing Ipswich Town's Liam Delap.

Everton have joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Ipswich Town's Liam Delap this summer.

This is according to The i Paper, who have detailed that David Moyes' side are "all-in" for the 22-year-old.

The Tractor Boys picked up Delap on a permanent last summer from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £20 million. Having initially signed a five-year contract, his performances have attracted the attention of several top clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea, both of whom have struggled for goals from their attackers this season.

In total, he has netted 12 times for a relegated Ipswich side, emerging as a rare bright spark under Kieran McKenna thanks to his ability not only to score goals, but also to hold up play and bring others into the game.

For Moyes and Everton, Delap would appear to be an ideal addition, and their "all-in" stance could well tip the race for his signature in their favour.

Everton eyeing Liam Delap deal

According to The i Paper, the Toffees are showing interest in a deal for Delap this summer.

This move appears to be driven by Moyes, who is reportedly a "huge fan" of the young striker’s performances this season.

It comes at a time when Everton are seemingly considering a change in their attacking options, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin out of contract - though discussions over a new deal are ongoing - and Armando Broja unlikely to join permanently due to Chelsea’s high asking price.

As widely reported, Delap has a £30 million release clause in his contract - triggered by the Tractor Boys’ relegation to the Championship - which has prompted Everton to step up their interest.

Of course, prising him away from the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea will be no easy task, but Everton may hold an advantage by being able to offer him regular first-team football.

Kieran McKenna will be disappointed to lose Liam Delap for £30 million

From an Ipswich perspective, while Delap’s sale would still yield a healthy profit, omitting the release clause could have seen them command a much higher fee. His performances have been worthy of a sale in excess of £30 million, with his age and profile having to be taken into account.

Of course, if he does remain, Delap could become a real force in the second tier. However, given the release clause and the growing speculation surrounding his future, it’s difficult to envisage a Premier League side not securing his signature.

For McKenna, this may prompt the need to search for a new striker, and the proceeds from Delap’s sale could play a key role in funding a fresh addition.