Chelsea is nearing a deal to sign Ipswich striker Liam Delap, following positive discussions with the player this week. Delap has expressed his preference to join Chelsea, and the transfer is expected to be finalised soon. The deal is likely to be triggered by a £30m release clause.
Liam Delap is a striker who previously played for Manchester City before joining Ipswich Town in July 2024. According to his playing style, he has been praised by Chelsea’s Maresca for his form while at Ipswich. Delap’s move to Chelsea is expected to be worth £30m, a figure that has been mentioned in previous transfer talks, with according to recent reports, Everton also having been in talks with Ipswich over the striker. Manchester United had also been linked to Delap earlier in the transfer window.