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Newcastle United are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Magpies have joined the race to sign the promising forward, who has caught the eye in his debut Premier League season.
Delap has scored 12 goals for Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich side in what has been the club’s first top-flight campaign in over two decades.
His standout performances have drawn praise, with The Times’ Gregor Robertson branding him “unplayable.”
However, with Ipswich facing a likely return to the Championship, Delap is expected to move on, and Newcastle could lead the chase.
According to The Telegraph’s northern correspondent Luke Edwards, Newcastle will compete with clubs like Manchester United for Delap’s signature.
The striker reportedly has a £30 million release clause that will be activated if Ipswich are relegated.
With five games remaining, Ipswich would need a perfect run and a massive goal swing to avoid the drop—an outcome that appears increasingly improbable.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is set to return to the touchline this weekend against Ipswich, a match where Delap will be under close observation.
Newcastle’s recruitment team has monitored Delap since his days at Manchester City’s academy, viewing him as a key target in what is expected to be a bold summer of transfer activity.
Currently, Alexander Isak is Newcastle’s leading striker, enjoying a breakout season with 21 goals and earning praise as “the best striker in the world.”
He also played a decisive role in ending the club’s 70-year trophy drought by scoring in their League Cup final win over Liverpool in February.
However, with the Swede linked with a move to Arsenal, Delap could potentially replace him—or serve as a crucial backup as Newcastle prepare for a European campaign next season, likely in the Europa League.
Delap’s mix of youth, Premier League experience, and potential makes him an attractive prospect as Newcastle look to strengthen their squad ahead of a busy summer.
