With the summer transfer window now just days away, a number of clubs in the Premier League are preparing to break the bank and make some big moves. Among the most sought-after players are Ipswich Town’s 25-year-old striker Liam Delap and Atletico Madrid’s Matheus Cunha. Both stars have clearly defined release clauses in their contracts. This is what renders them highly attractive targets for clubs keen to bolster their playing staff ahead of the new campaign kicking off.
Cunha, whose release clause is set at £64 million, is said to be interested in a switch to Manchester United. The Brazilian forward is looking forward to joining United, whom he considers one of the biggest clubs in the world. Even if the club side is languishing in the Premier League, he remains sharp and prepared. He’s looking forward to that challenge as he builds towards his impending transfer to Old Trafford. United are particularly interested in Cunha to strengthen their attacking options. They are adamant their fight against relegation, after loss to the Bees, has paved the way for an improved league placing in 2020.
Delap’s Rising Profile
Reverse Delap’s time at Ipswich Town and you have a fascinating prospect that several Championship clubs should be looking at. Ipswich subsequently got relegated, and with Delap having a £30 million release clause in his contract, he became an even more attractive target. His transfer though, is on course to be one of the first transfers ever completed in a summer window. Clubs like Chelsea and fellow Saudis Newcastle United are reportedly ready to sign him.
Newcastle and Chelsea are currently battling for Champions League qualification and view Delap as a valuable addition to their attacking line-ups. The rivalry among such clubs may be about to intensify. Though very different stylistically, they both recognize Delap’s potential to energize their attacks. With his experience and skill set, Delap is undoubtedly set to be one of the most popular players in the impending January transfer window.
Transfer Developments
Sky Sports’ coverage has a live feed of all the latest transfer news. They’ve been releasing video on both Cunha and Delap as clubs battle for playoff positioning. The summer transfer window has earned that reputation in a mad dash of activity, and 2023 seems to be no exception. Suddenly, players once thought impossible, like Cunha or Delap, are available. Clubs need to move fast to ensure they sign their targets before rivals can swoop in.
Manchester United are said to be very interested in Cunha. This transfer continues their plan to increase squad depth and compete for the highest accolades next season. Newcastle and Chelsea are both competing to land Delap on loan. The signing is emblematic of the growing trend of clubs looking at players from relegated sides to pluck value from the market.
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