Tottenham set to blow West Ham out of the water for new signing
West Ham want to rebuild their squad in the summer transfer window, but they face a difficult challenge ahead.
Graham Potter is under pressure as West Ham’s poor season continued under him, and they are set to finish 17th in the Premier League.
West Ham were somewhat lucky that the three promoted clubs – Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton all went straight back down to the Championship, but one of their players is now in high demand.
West Ham and Tottenham want Liam Delap
Ipswich striker Liam Delap was a shining light in their season despite relegation, and he is now wanted by a lot of clubs across the Premier League.
West Ham are among the clubs interested in the young attacker, who now has a £30m relegation release clause active in his contract.
| Stat (Premier League 24/25) | Liam Delap |
| Appearances | 34 |
| Goals | 12 |
| Assists | 2 |
GIVEMESPORT (6 May) have now reported that with Chelsea, West Ham and Manchester United interested in Delap, Tottenham are keen on him and ready to offer him a significant wage.
Delap reportedly wants a salary of around £150,000-per-week, which Spurs are prepared to offer while West Ham are not, and despite the release clause limiting his fee, the Hammers could be priced out of a move.
West Ham need a striker this summer
Whether it is Delap or an alternative option they land on this summer, West Ham simply have to sign a striker in the transfer window.
Niclas Fullkrug has struggled with injuries since he arrived, while Michail Antonio is a long-term absentee.
Mohammed Kudus could leave this summer, and West Ham will be sorely lacking in firepower if he goes without a replacement.
Delap could be a perfect fit in terms of profile, as a physical striker with goals in his game and the potential to improve, but Potter could find himself frustrated if he ends up going to Tottenham instead.
Unless Ange Postecoglou wins the Europa League, Spurs will finish the season potentially within a place of the Hammers, and without European football, but it is the wages involved which could sway Delap into picking North London over East London.