‘I fully believe’ – Ipswich Town boss makes honest Liam Delap transfer admission amid Everton interest

Everton are one of several clubs who have been linked with Ipswich Town talisman Liam Delap ahead of the summer transfer window.

Kieran McKenna has insisted that it is not a foregone conclusion that Liam Delap will leave Ipswich Town in the summer transfer window.

The Tractor Boys have suffered Premier League relegation after a 3-0 loss at Newcastle United last weekend. It means all three teams who were promoted from the Championship have gone straight back down.

Ipswich could face a battle to retain some of their players as they prepare for life in the second tier. Delap has been the Portman Road side’s talisman this campaign, scoring 12 goals in 33 league appearances. Although he only joined the Tractor Boys last summer from Manchester City for up to £20 million, he could be on the move. He is said to have a £30 million release clause in his current contract.

Everton are one of several clubs who have been linked with the England under-21 international as David Moyes plots his transfer business. The likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United have also been credited with an interest.

Ipswich boss McKenna, who takes his relegated side to Goodison Park on Saturday, says that Delap has the potential to play for ‘one of the biggest clubs in the world’ but nothing has been decided on his future.

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Speaking ahead of the Newcastle defeat, McKenna said via TWTD: “I don’t know who it would be accepted by, because that’s not by myself or Ipswich. Liam’s focus is still here and finishing the season as strong as possible.

“As I’ve said before, I think there’s certainly a possibility that he’s an Ipswich player next year. I don’t think anything’s decided in anyone’s mind.