'I don’t understand' Pundit surprised Arsenal snubbed Delap

Arsenal are expected to sign a new striker this summer, with the club actively pursuing options to bolster their attack ahead of the new campaign. However, they have seemingly allowed Chelsea to secure an agreement for Liam Delap, a move that has raised eyebrows among some football pundits.

Delap was in outstanding form for Ipswich Town this season and caught the attention of numerous top clubs across the Premier League. Despite strong interest from the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea, Arsenal were notably absent from the final list of serious contenders for the striker’s signature. Ipswich had long been aware that the young forward would likely depart following his impressive performances, yet the Gunners opted to focus their search for a new number nine abroad.

Arsenal’s Approach Questioned by Akinfenwa

Former professional footballer Adebayo Akinfenwa has questioned Arsenal’s decision to bypass Delap in favour of looking elsewhere. Speaking on Talk Sport, Akinfenwa expressed his disbelief that the club failed to move for the striker, particularly given their well-publicised need for a central forward.

“I don’t understand how Arsenal didn’t snap him up,” Akinfenwa said, as quoted by Talk Sport. “I don’t understand how, when you need a striker and you’re looking at the transfer market, £30m is chump change in today’s market. So when you’ve got somebody who, you’re talking about potential, they’re talking about being a Harry Kane replacement for England, about a proper No.9, I don’t understand how Arsenal didn’t buy.”