Ipswich Town star makes bizarre PL gestures with his Ipswich Town future uncertain after latest game could offer a big clue as to his next move
After back-to-back promotions from League One to the top flight, it did look unlikely that Kieran McKenna was going to be able to work a miracle and keep his side in the division, but they have found new stars over the course of the year.
Liam Delap has shone, in particular, but his future at Ipswich looks extremely uncertain with it unlikely that he will be playing at Portman Road in August. However, one odd action following Saturday’s draw against Everton may just be a sign of where his next destination will be.
Liam Delap appears to sign a wall in a house at Everton, as conversations about his future continue
It is going to be a busy summer for the relegated clubs, with Southampton also likely to lose Aaron Ramsdale, a key player for them. The sides coming down from the Premier League will have their main stars head-hunted, and Delap is no different.
Therefore, supporters will be confused and a little bit worried to see footage of him making his way into a house near Goodison Park and appearing to sign a wall.
It was a bizarre moment, with Everton supporters keen to get an eyeful of the Ipswich striker making his way inside. He quickly left his signature before moving back outside not long after George Hirst had secured a point for his team.
It was a moment that will have caused confusion for many, and it may not be the only signature that Delap pens on the blue side of Liverpool this summer if the Toffees do take advantage of the £30m release clause in the striker’s contract, as per The Guardian.
While not explicitly involved in the race for the ex-Derby County youngster, David Moyes will surely be keeping tabs on his progress alongside the rest of the Premier League.
Ipswich Town will have to find the perfect Delap replacement
The Tractor Boys will fancy themselves as one of the favourites for promotion next season after strengthening their squad greatly last summer. However, they will have to find a consistent number nine if they are to do so.
Sheffield United have never won the play-offs in their history, but if they do so, it may just clear a path for the three relegated sides to battle it out once again at the top due to their financial strength. Getting a replacement for Delap in will only help with this for Ipswich.
They also have one of the very best young managers in the EFL and he has proven his ability to sign the right players at the right time for his team. Yet losing their star man will be painful, and especially at a cut-throat price.
It’s going to be an intriguing summer for clubs up and down the division, but attention at Ipswich has to be on the forward line and getting in a goal scorer to help compete for automatic promotion once again.
