Ipswich give Liam Delap permission to hold face-to-face transfer talks with Man Utd as Ruben Amorim looks to tie up new striker signing after sealing Matheus Cunha deal

Per The Athletic, Manchester United officials have held face-to-face talks with Delap over the English striker's possible move to Old Trafford in the summer. Ipswich allowed their star forward to travel to Manchester to get a first-hand experience of the club he could join ahead of the 2025-26 season.

The Red Devils are confident of signing Delap, although they will face fierce competition from Chelsea. The 22-year-old striker has a £30 million ($40m) release clause in his contract, which is now active after Ipswich's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed. The striker will evaluate his options and take some time before finalising his next destination.

United are also on the verge of sealing a transfer for Matheus Cunha from Wolves. The Premier League giants have agreed to trigger the Brazilian's £62.5 million ($83.4m) release clause, although they are likely to pay the full amount in three instalments.

For now, Ruben Amorim's United side remain focused on winning their first trophy of the 2024-25 campaign as they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday. Winning the Europa League will guarantee United a place in next season's Champions League.