Mirko Di Natale: Juventus scouted younger Ipswich Liam Delap - Foot & Soccer*.*
Mirko Di Natale: Juventus scouted younger Ipswich Liam Delap

Mirko Di Natale: Juventus scouted younger Ipswich Liam Delap

Juventus reportedly despatched scouts to watch Ipswich City striker Liam Delap throughout his outing in opposition to Manchester United.

On Sunday afternoon, all eyes had been on Ruben Amorim who was making his debut as Man Utd coach after lately changing the sacked Erik ten Hag.

However in keeping with TuttoJuve journalist Mirko Di Natale, Juventus had been much less within the Portuguese supervisor’s bow, as they’d their very own enterprise to take care of at Portman Highway.

The Bianconeri scouts had been reportedly on the stadium to control Delap, a 21-year-old striker who has been making waves at Ipswich because the begin of the season. The teen has already contributed with six objectives and an help in his 12 Premier League outings.

Nonetheless, Delap was much less proficient in entrance of aim yesterday. He had a golden alternative to attain from shut vary and went for energy, however was thwarted by a jaw-dropping response save from Andre Onana. The Premier League contest ended 1-1, with Omari Hutchinson replying to Marcus Rashford’s early opener.

However regardless of his shortcomings on Sunday, Delap stays an fascinating profile with spectacular figures on his debut marketing campaign with the Blues.

The younger bomber started his profession at Derby County earlier than being poached by Manchester Metropolis in 2019. He then had mortgage spells at Preston, Stoke Metropolis and Hull Metropolis, earlier than being bought to Ipswich final summer time for circa 18 million euros. His contract with the Tractor Boys is legitimate till June 2029.

Liam is the son of former Stoke Metropolis idol Rory Delap who turned well-known for his lengthy throw-ins throughout Tony Pulis’ memorable reign at Britannia Stadium.

However whereas his father represented the Republic of Eire on the worldwide stage, the younger Delap has been climbing the ranks with England, starting with the U15 stage. He presently options for England U21, and has two objectives in 10 caps.

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