Manchester United pursuit of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap depends on UEFA Europa League final result against Tottenham - Paper Round
Updated 20/05/2025 at 23:24 GMT+1
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The future of Liam Delap could depend on the outcome of Wednesday's UEFA Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao, it has been reported. Elsewhere, Manchester City are set to battle Liverpool for the signature of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, and The Red Devils are one of four Premier League clubs in the hunt for Lyon star Rayan Cherki.
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Manchester United would "almost certainly" land Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap should they win the UEFA Europa League.
The Mirror claims Delap would make the switch to Old Trafford should The Red Devils beat Tottenham in Wednesday's final - live on TNT Sports and discovery+ - and land UEFA Champions League football next season.
"Liam Delap's future is set to be determined by the result of Wednesday's Europa League final as Manchester United eye the Ipswich Town forward, with United's summer plans taking shape ahead of their showdown with Tottenham," reads the article.
"ESPN reports that Delap will almost certainly head to Manchester if they win the Europa League - which would grant them a path into the Champions League. Defeat though would leave them without European football and bring the Blues into the equation.
"United have made Delap their primary target in the final third - ahead of both Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen. However no European football when it comes to negotiations would see Chelsea become the favourites to sign the Ipswich man."
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Man City to challenge Reds for Kerkez
Manchester City are set to battle Liverpool for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, claims The i Paper.
The Reds have long been linked with a move for the Hungary international but now face competition from their Premier League rivals City for his signature,
The report adds: "The 21-year-old is high on Arne Slot’s wishlist and there have been a string of talks between the club and the player’s representatives in recent weeks. And while Kerkez is certainly interested in moving to Anfield, it is understood that Liverpool are yet to table an official bid for him.
"That has left the door open for City, who are looking at a major squad rebuild of their own this summer.
"City are in the market for a left-back with Josko Gvardiol having moved inside in recent weeks.
"The versatile Nico O’Reilly played in that position in the FA Cup final but Pep Guardiola is in the market for another specialist left-back to give him more options and the new director of football Hugo Viana is understood to be a big fan of Kerkez.
"Kerkez’s price has been set at £45m and given the interest in the player Bournemouth will expect their valuation to be met.
"His contract runs until 2028 and there is no release clause in the deal, lessening the need for the Cherries to sell as they plot their own recruitment drive to support head coach Andoni Iraola."
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Man Utd want £19m-rated Cherki
Manchester United are one of four Premier League clubs interested in signing Rayan Cherki from Lyon.
A report in The Sun claims The Red Devils face competition from champions Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham, who take on Ruben Amorim's side in the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday, live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
The article reads: "Manchester United are interested in signing Lyon star Rayan Cherki, according to reports.
"Cherki, 21, will be allowed to leave his hometown club for around £19million this summer.
"At that price, Cherki has received plenty of interest from the Premier League.
"According to French outlet Le Progres, Man Utd are the latest club to join the race for the starlet's signature.
"Tottenham, Manchester City and Liverpool are also said to be keen on signing Cherki this summer.
"GiveMeSport recently claimed that the attacker is particularly keen on joining Liverpool."
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Palace could make 'shock' move for Vardy
Jamie Vardy could continue his career in the Premier League should FA Cup winners Crystal Palace pursue their interest in the veteran striker.
The 38-year-old is set to leave Leicester City at the end of the season and has seemingly expressed his desire to remain in England's top flight.
"Crystal Palace are considering a shock move for Jamie Vardy with the veteran striker set to leave Leicester at the end of the campaign," reads the article in The Sun.
"Vardy said farewell to the King Power Stadium by scoring his 200th goal for the club against Ipswich after announcing last month that he would be departing after 13 years in the East Midlands following the club’s relegation.
"The 38-year-old, a Premier League and FA Cup winner at Leicester, has expressed a desire to continue his playing career, though, and has emerged as a surprise option for Palace.
"A proven goalscorer boasting real experience, Vardy would add to Oliver Glasner’s options in forward areas as the south London club look to build on their own cup triumph.
"Jean-Philippe Mateta has enjoyed another standout season under Glasner, while Palace also spent £30m to sign Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal last summer — but Vardy would be available on a free transfer."
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