Chelsea Signs Liam Delap for £30M from Ipswich

Chelsea have signed 22-year-old striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for £30 million after he scored 12 Premier League goals last season. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Delap at Manchester City's academy where Delap netted 24-25 goals in a season, expressed confidence in Delap's potential to succeed Harry Kane as England's main striker. Delap joins Chelsea's attacking lineup and will compete with Nicolas Jackson for the starting role, with Maresca emphasizing that positions must be earned through performance. Delap is also aiming to break the 'curse' of Chelsea’s No 9 shirt, which has proven difficult for past signings. His transfer required him to skip the England Under-21 Euros, raising expectations for his impact. Chelsea are optimistic about Delap’s contribution in the upcoming Club World Cup and beyond.