Liam Delap has been told to be cautious when deciding his future amid reports the striker will leave Ipswich in the summer.
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Delap impressing for struggling IpswichExpected to move in summer transfer windowGiven advice by ex-striker HasselbainkFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The 22-year-old has impressed in the Premier League this season, scoring 10 goals and netting two assists for the struggling Ipswich. Despite his efforts, the Tractor Boys are in danger of going down as they sit third bottom and nine points from safety.
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Delap is expected to be the subject of offers from bigger Premier League teams in the summer, even if Kieran McKenna's team stay up, but former Chelsea star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has suggested he should avoid top clubs in case he gets stuck on the bench.
WHAT HASSELBAINK SAID
"With Delap, I know big clubs are looking at him. Ipswich look like they are going down," he told SunSport. "He needs to stay in the Premier League. If he’s playing in a more established Premier League team, what can he deliver? It’s important that he plays. If he’s going to be second choice — if I’m his agent, I’d advise him not to go."
DID YOU KNOW?
Delap has been linked to the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United this season and has been backed to succeed Harry Kane as England's first choice striker. The Under-21 international was allowed to train alongside the Bayern Munich striker as Thomas Tuchel's side prepared for the recent World Cup qualifying matches.