Ex-Manchester United captain Roy Keane (Picture: Getty)Manchester United may have dodged a bullet in the transfer market as Roy Keane says their former target Liam Delap is not only struggling with confidence at Chelsea but also ‘lacks real quality’. United were keen to sign England U21 striker Delap following his promising season for relegated Ipswich Town. The 23-year-old’s impressive form and the emergence of a £30m release clause led to Delap being linked with a number of top clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. Chelsea summer signing Liam Delap (Picture: Getty)‘Being a handful up front isn’t enough. Man Utd signed Benjamin Sesko last summer (Picture: Getty)‘My guess would be that maybe Liam Delap goes on loan, that might be an option,’ said Cundy, who made 41 appearances for Chelsea.

Source: Metro February 12, 2026 19:07 UTC