According to reports, Delap is leaning towards joining Manchester United, despite the team's disappointing season. United's manager, Ruben Amorim, is looking to rebuild his team and may want to replace one of his struggling senior strikers, Rasmus Hojlund or Joshua Zirkzee, with Delap. As a proven Premier League player, Delap's 12 goals in 35 league games for Ipswich make him an attractive signing for top teams.

Manchester United's chances of signing Delap may be boosted if they win next week's Europa League final against Tottenham in Bilbao. This would earn them a spot in the Champions League next season, making them a more appealing destination for Delap, who may be tempted by the certainty of European football elsewhere.