Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a number of new striker options in recent times.
Indeed, Spurs are looking for a new centre-forward, and while Mathys Tel joined on deadline day, Tottenham could still look at another new striker in the summer.
Jonathan David has been linked to Tottenham ahead of his contract expiring in the summer, while Tottenham are set to be in the race to sign Liam Delap too.
Speaking to the BBC, Theo Walcott has been discussing Delap after his fantastic season for Ipswich, and he made a comment that may interest Spurs supporters.
Indeed, Walcott said that Delap is a top striker, and he even went as far as to compare the Ipswich Town striker to Tottenham legend, Harry Kane.
Liam Delap is similar to Harry Kane
Walcott spoke about Delap when naming the most exciting young players in the Premier League.
The pundit said that Delap is an old-school number nine, comparing him to Harry Kane.
Delap has also been linked to Chelsea recently.
“Liam Delap I believe he’s an old-school number nine, a bit similar to Harry Kane. He always is a threat in behind, he causes defenders all sorts of problems, he likes to work hard and gets a lot of goals. Put him in a team, no disrespect to Ipswich, but put him in a team that provides a lot more chances, he’s going to have a very, very successful career,” Walcott said.
Liam Delap breakout season compared to Harry Kane’s
Delap is having a great season so far for Ipswich Town, and it’s very reminiscent of Kane’s breakout year at Tottenham.
Indeed, Kane became a star almost overnight at Spurs despite the fact he struggled in the Championship during various loan spells.
Kane and Delap weren’t great in the Championship, but, upon getting chances in the Premier League, they thrived.
Of course, Kane did have a better breakout year than Delap, but, as Walcott suggested, Delap is playing in a team that doesn’t create anywhere near as many chances as a side like Tottenham.
Delap could become a superstar if he joins a top club, and who knows? Perhaps he could follow in Kane’s footsteps and become Spurs’ first-choice striker.