Tottenham are a blockbuster deal for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap this month, but may face competition from Chelsea, according to TeamTalk.
Spurs are having a dismal season and are currently 15th in the Premier League table (just 8 points clear of the relegation zone) and there is huge pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou.
As we have already reported, the Tottenham hierarchy is willing to support postcoglou with several new incorporations this month. However, so far they have only signed the goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.
Spurs are willing to sign new defenders and a striker and Teamtalk can reveal an update about their search for strikers.
Sources that Ipswich Star Delap are being admired via Postecoglou and Tottenham are open to making a move for the 21-year-old this month.
The former Manchester City man also has serious interest from Chelsea. The Blues have been considering a move for Delap this month but now face competition from Spurs.
Tottenham are in a very good position with regard to the Premier League’s profit and sustainability (PSR) rules and, as we revealed last week, they have recently been in talks with six other players, so the final weeks of the January window will be to blame. for the London club.
Delap has been a key player for Ipswich this season and is a key explanation for why they have a chance of surviving relegation, it will be difficult for Kieran McKenna’s team.
Clubs are starting to line up for Delap and Tottenham are ready to point for the race to indicate.
Spurs have suffered several injuries to key players and lead Dominic Solanke is now unavailable after suffering a knock in training, which will keep him out for at least a few weeks.
Spurs are keen to supply more to Solanke regardless of his injury and the striker is seen as a smart option who can come in and have a quick impact.
The impediment to a deal is that Tottenham president Daniel Levy is unwilling to overpay for a player and is reluctant to sign up for a war for Delap who can see his value.
Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu is a smart example of Levy’s technique, having been on Tottenham’s radar until Manchester United joined the race and it now looks like Old Trafford will be his destination.
From Deap’s point of view, he needs to play at the highest point imaginable and behind the scene in Ipswich it is accepted that he will leave at the end of the season.
Sources in Ipswich have made it clear that they have no plans to sell Delap this month, but currency negotiations and the rights offer may force them to reconsider their position.
Team McKenna will demand a minimum of £40m for the attacker this month and it remains to be seen if Levy is in a position to pass that high.