Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap has had an impressive start to his career with the Tractor Boys and West Ham supporters have been discussing whether the club should consider bringing him to the London Stadium.
The striker has hit the back of the net 6 times in 12 league appearances since his £20m move from Manchester City in the summer.
After watching Delap impress once again during the 1-1 draw against Manchester United at the weekend, fans on X have been debating whether the Hammers should try and sign the forward:
Perfect for us
— Ricky Forrest ⚒️🫧🏴 ✭ (@rickwhufc) November 24, 2024
Looks more than decent.
Wonder why we can't see the potential and sign someone like him.— PhilipofRoyalGreenwich (@PhilipPickph) November 24, 2024
He would be perfect… also Szmodics and the Ipswich goalie and manager!
— Keith Turner (@KeithTu54551497) November 24, 2024
He’s a 9 who would suit us but of power and likes a shot outside the box ,Micky and Ings just don’t do that imo.⚒️
— James Bod (@bodiam_james) November 24, 2024
We have to be all over Liam Delap in January / at the end of the season.
He is exactly what we need up front.
— Whucentre (@Whu_Centre) November 24, 2024
Been saying it for ages.. looks ideal for us.
— Jord (@j1992jkl) November 24, 2024
West Ham need reinforcements up front
With summer signing Niclas Fullkrug having missed most of the season so far due to an Achilles injury, head coach Julen Lopetegui has had to rely on the likes of Michail Antonio and Danny Ings.
Unfortunately, the pair have only managed 2 goals between them in all competitions so far and the club are likely to make a move for another No.9 in January.
Delap has plenty of suitors
Reports over the past few weeks have linked the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle and Brighton with the 21-year-old. There is even a chance that he could go back to Manchester City.
It is believed that the Premier League champions inserted a clause which means they can buy back the player for a fee in excess of £30m.
Find out who is in West Ham’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here