Tottenham Hotspur's win over Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday has handed the club Champions League football for the first time in three seasons, and a first trophy in 17 years after they won 1-0 in Bilbao - and it could see them trump the Red Devils further by making a move for one of United's top targets.
Ange Postecoglou delivered his promise of always winning a trophy in his second season at any club he's been at, with Brennan Johnson's goal on the stroke of half-time landing Spurs their first major honour in almost two decades - but not only has their trophy hoodoo been ended, but it will give them a place in the Champions League next season despite currently occupying 17th in the Premier League.
The Lilywhites have the chance to pile further misery on Manchester United
With that comes a chance to sign better players and more money to land targets - and Daniel Levy will be looking to open the chequebook in the summer.
That should see Spurs opt for a move for Liam Delap after we revealed that a bid was being prepared, with the Ipswich Town striker having had his breakthrough campaign in the top-flight. 12 goals for a side that has struggled in the second half of the campaign is an impressive tally, and that has seen him come onto the radar of United, Chelsea and more, being described as 'lethal' in the process.
The Red Devils in particular have made their efforts to sign him known, with reports suggesting in recent days that United have held 'face-to-face' talks with the England under-21 striker, as well as making advances to Ipswich over a Β£30million move, which is a release clause that has become active as a result of the Tractor Boys' relegation to the Championship.
But no European football at Old Trafford next season could cause a problem, and with Tottenham now being able to offer Delap the chance of playing Champions League football, it's a bid that they should look to hijack and pile further misery on Ruben Amorim.
Having always had Harry Kane to lead their line, the Englishman's move to Bayern Munich left a void in terms of strikers in north London - and although Dominic Solanke hasn't done terribly following last summer's move from Bournemouth, with 15 goals in 44 games, competition could be needed for the former Chelsea star.
Delap could see the north London club as the perfect breeding ground. He will, of course, want regular first-team minutes to continue after being the spearhead at Portman Road throughout the campaign, but with Spurs competing on four fronts next season, rotation will be key, and he'll be sure to feature - especially if he can hit a strong run of form.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Liam Delap has three goals in 12 games for England's under-21 side.
Delap has been touted throughout the campaign to be Kane's natural replacement in England national team circles, and the 22-year-old could be his carbon copy in both an international and club sense by following in his footsteps in north London. Should Spurs land him and give him minutes to develop at an established Premier League club, it could be the perfect move for all parties.
Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 22-05-25.