It’s not anything I’m aware of or interested in, to be honest,” said Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna, addressing speculation about Delap’s future and City’s buy-back clause. “I think that’s a question for other people and for [chairman] Mark Ashton.

Juve chief Cristiano Giuntoli had a scout posted at Portman Road last Friday night to see Delap in action for Ipswich against Manchester United. Chelsea and United are also monitoring Delap's progress, while former club Manchester City have a buyback clause and negotiated a 20% sell-on option when they sold the striker to Ipswich for £20m in July.

Interest in Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap is now beginning to intensify following his fine start to the Premier League season with the ex-Manchester City starlet being tracked by the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United,

According to a January transfer window preview from The Athletic — only a month away, in case the football bores you — young striker Rory Delap has caught the eye of all the big teams in the Premier League and they’re all tracking him closely at Ipswich Town (though probably for a move next summer).

Chelsea are monitoring Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap after a fine start to life as a Premier League starter, according to reports.