Liam Delap’s brother Finn, 19, faces uncertain future as Burton Albion release SIX players
LIAM DELAP’S brother Finn faces an uncertain future after Burton Albion released six players.
Liam is a wanted man with Chelsea and Manchester United battling for his signature.
But brother Finn’s future is now under the spotlight as Albion look to make some big squad changes.
The League One outfit avoided relegation by the skin of their teeth as they finished four points above the drop zone.
Lee Bowyer’s side are now ready to make some serious inroads in the summer transfer window as they aim for a playoff push next season.
And having already promoted youngsters Josh Taroni and Jack Newall to their senior squad, Albion have now confirmed that six players have been released after their contracts expired.
Mason Bennett, Anthony Forde, Cameron Gilbert, Jack Stretton, Toby Oakes and Dylan Scott have all left.
While a further seven players remain in talks over a potential new deal, including defender Finn.
The 19-year-old, the younger brother of in-demand Ipswich striker Liam, 22, made just one appearance this term after spending part of the campaign on loan at National League North outfit Buxton.
However, Albion feel Finn can now challenge for a first-team role and hope he will extend his stay following a switch in 2021 from Derby.
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Other players in talks to potentially remain at the club include Max Crocombe, Ryan Sweeney, Jon Dad Bodvarsson, Kegs Chauke, Fabio Tavares and Kamil Dudek.
But Finn’s future isn’t the only one in the air, with brother Liam now being eyed by numerous sides following Ipswich’s relegation to the Championship.
The £20million signing from Man City scored 12 goals in his maiden term at Portman Road.
Man United are now hoping to complete a deal by meeting his £30m release clause.
However, SunSport can reveal that Chelsea are now confident of winning the race.
It would see Liam reunite with several former City pals including Cole Palmer, Romeo Lavia, recruitment chief Joe Shields and manager Enzo Maresca.