Manchester United and Chelsea have discovered the fate of Liam Delap, the £30m Ipswich Town striker who has been pursued by both clubs in the hope of securing a summer deal. However, Delap is poised to move on after the club's relegation from the Premier League.

Delap is reportedly ready to reject Chelsea's interest in favour of signing for Manchester United in the upcoming summer transfer window. The 22-year-old striker has plenty of suitors and will leave Ipswich Town following their relegation.

With many clubs looking for a new striker this summer, Delap's impressive record of 12 goals in 35 league games for a struggling Ipswich team, coupled with a relegation release clause of around £30 million, makes him an attractive option for top-flight teams.

Previous reports suggested that Chelsea and United were set to battle it out for Delap's services, but it appears that the former Manchester City youngster has his sights set on a return to the North West.

It is said that Delap would favour a return to the North West. United could strengthen their hand by qualifying for next season's Champions League if they win next week's Europa League final against Tottenham in Bilbao.

Ipswich Town's manager, Kieran McKenna, is convinced that Delap is destined for greatness after watching him seamlessly step up from the Championship and enjoy a fine maiden season in Suffolk.

The former Manchester United coach was asked about interest in his star striker from top clubs last month and replied: "As I've said before, I think there's certainly a possibility that he's an Ipswich player next year.

"I don't think anything's decided in anyone's mind. But can Liam play for the biggest clubs in the country, the biggest clubs in the world? He certainly can. I fully believe that.

"He's already shown the impact he can have at Premier League level in a team that have really been fighting for everything. I think he can have an outstanding impact at this level.

"He's happy and he's developing really well here. He has the potential. I think he will, in his career, go on to do some really, really good things."