Tottenham Hotspur are expected to launch an offer for an English striker this summer, and the Lilywhites are quietly confident of their chances of winning the race for the player.
With Richarlison and Spurs set to part ways this summer after three seasons, the Lilywhites will want to add more firepower to their forward line.
They could turn to a young Englishman who has won a lot of admirers in his first Premier League campaign. It has been widely reported over recent weeks that Tottenham are big admirers of Liam Delap.
Journalist Ben Jacobs previously suggested that Chelsea are leading Spurs in the race for Delap, but a fresh report has now talked up the Lilywhites’ chances of landing the 22-year-old.
Tottenham are confident of winning the race for Liam Delap
GiveMeSport have now revealed that influential figures at Hotspur Way are prepared to start discussions over a deal for the Ipswich striker as soon as the transfer window opens.
The North Londoners are planning to launch an offer for Delap this summer as they try to steal a march on the competition.
Even though the Manchester City academy graduate is also of interest to Chelsea, Man United, Everton and West Ham, there is said to be ‘confidence behind the scenes’ at Tottenham that they stand a serious chance of winning the race for the striker.
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A relegation clause in Delap’s contract with Ipswich allows him to leave for just £30m, thus making him an attractive option for many clubs.
Why Spurs’ recruitment team are so keen on Delap
GMS say that Tottenham Hotspur see Delap as a bargain option, and they have been impressed by the way he has consistently caused problems for Premier League defenders this season.
The striker’s top-flight experience, age profile and his homegrown status are all huge ticks in his favour and have elevated him to the top of Spurs’ wishlist.
In fact, it is asserted that some decision makers at Hotspur Way feel that it would be an oversight not to try and secure the Englishman this summer.