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Delap is set to undergo a medical today to finalize his transfer, reportedly worth £15m upfront with an additional £5m in add-ons.
Southampton also had a bid accepted for the in-demand striker, who impressed during his loan spell with Hull City in the Championship last season.
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However, the 21-year-old has chosen Ipswich as his next club, having been seen at Portman Road last week. This move signifies a substantial investment by Kieran McKenna’s team following their promotion from the Championship.
Derby County holds a financial stake in the transfer, as Delap spent a decade at the club’s academy before moving to Manchester City in 2019. Derbyshire Live reports that Derby included a sell-on clause in the deal when he left for the Premier League champions.
Like the funds received from Omari Kellyman’s move to Chelsea, the money from Delap’s transfer will be used strategically over the medium term. Derby has already outlined their summer transfer plans.
The club remains dedicated to prudent market investments, having already signed Ben Osborn, Kayden Jackson, and Jerry Yates this summer. More signings are expected in the coming weeks as they prepare for the Championship season, starting at Blackburn on August 9.
