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Arsenal are reportedly keen to sign young English striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town in the upcoming summer transfer window. The deal that would be set for €40 million, is to make the Arsenal attacking line strong. Reports say that Arsenal's management feel Delap is quite promising and has all the required skills to be the best striker possible. His attacking moves under the coach Mikel Arteta has made him among the top players in the Premier League season. The 22-year-old Ipswich Town-owned player is at the best position of his career today, which is why Arsenal is ready to pay the release clause of €36 million.
It is understood that Arsenal has also informed the player that the club is willing to meet his demands. However, these demands will be fulfilled if he agrees to fight for his place. Delap has earned good stats in the Premier League matches 2024-25. In 34 appearances, Delap scored 12 goals, and made two assists. The Gunners were initially keen to sign up for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, but with the asking price of €80 million, the club went on to look for other options.
Arsenal's striker problems visible in 2024-25 season
Arsenal in the Premier League 2024-25 season faced a lot of issues with strikers. Two of the main strikers Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus were out in most of the seasonal games due to injury. Their absence made way for midfielder Mikel Merino and Leandro Trossard in the central position. The problem was the none of the available attacking players are creating impact in the on-going league matches. Havertz scored nine goals, while Trossard reached eight goals.
This impact less scenario from strikers forced Arsenal to look for prolific players. Which is why Viktor Gyokeres and Delap are the leading names for the club right now. Meanwhile, for Arsenal, the Premier League run has come to an end with Liverpool all set to claim their 20th title. The club is currently placed in the last-four and is ready to secure the young promising player in English football.
