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Ipswich's Delap allowed to speak to other clubs

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Ipswich forward Liam Delap has been given permission to explore "his options" for next season and speak to other clubs, says manager Kieran McKenna.

The 22-year-old joined the Tractor Boys from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £20m last summer but is expected to leave the club following their relegation back to the Championship after just one campaign in the Premier League.

Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle have all been linked with a move for the England Under-21 international, who has a £30m relegation release clause in his contract, while City also hold a buy-back option.

"Liam's looking at his options for next year, which I think he is entitled to do and we support him with that," said McKenna.

"I think we have given him permission to do that this week. It's a very important decision for his future. Of course there is a lot of interest - and rightly so. I think part of his week has been having some of those conversations.

"It looks more likely than not that he will move on this summer and he has interest from pretty much every club in the league, and I don't think there are many clubs in the world who wouldn't want to have him.

"Nothing is sorted, nothing is done or completed or even very, very, very close, so that process will take its course."

Delap will look to add to his 12 goals in 36 Premier League appearances when Ipswich host West Ham on Sunday (16:00 BST).

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