Moyes Breaks Silence: West Ham Join Chelsea & Man Utd in Delap Chase

 

DAVID MOYES CONFIRMS LIAM DELAP INTEREST – BUT ADMITS EVERTON FACE CHELSEA & MAN UTD COMPETITION FOR 'BIGGER CLUB' MOVE

Everton manager David Moyes has publicly confirmed the Toffees’ interest in Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, but conceded the Chelsea and Manchester United target is likely aiming for a "bigger move" this summer.

🔵 Moyes’ Honest Admission

Speaking ahead of Everton’s pre-season preparations, Moyes said:

"Liam’s a player we like, but we’re realistic. When clubs like United and Chelsea are looking at him, it’s hard for us to compete. We’ll try, but he’ll have options."

⚽ Why Delap is in Demand

Breakout Season: 12 goals, 6 assists in Championship promotion campaign.

Physical Profile: 6’1″, aggressive hold-up play – a modern No. 9.

Man City Clause: Can buy back for £40m (deadline: July 15).

💰 The Transfer Battle

Club Advantage Hurdle

Chelsea Father Rory is loan manager Must sell Broja/Lukaku first

Man Utd Need homegrown striker Hesitant to pay £40m

Everton Guaranteed starts Can’t match wages

🔄 Ipswich’s Stance

Want to keep him for Premier League survival push.

Will sell if £25m+ bid arrives (or City trigger buyback).

Replacement Targets:

Mason Melton (Sunderland)

Tom Cannon (Leicester)

🗓️ What’s Next?

City’s Decision: Must decide on £40m buyback by July 15.

Everton’s Hope: If top clubs stall, they could swoop late.

Delap’s Call: Prioritize game time or prestige?

Key Points:

🔥 A rare Moyes public admission – shows how highly rated Delap is.

💸 £25m+ would be Everton’s record signing – a huge gamble.

⚽ If City don’t buy him back, the race is on.