As Chelsea continue to monitor a number of options ahead of the summer transfer window, one of the reported names on their list made a big statement in their most recent outing.
Liam Delap was back amongst the goals in the Premier League as Ipswich Town picked up a rare win against Bournemouth.
The Tractor Boys are still likely to be relegated at the end of the season, opening up the possibility for a side to come in and sign the striker when the transfer window opens.
Delap has a relegation release clause of around £40m, and Chelsea are one of the sides very strongly linked with signing him.
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Blues manager Enzo Maresca is a big fan of Delap after spending time working with him at Manchester City in the academy.
Chelsea fans were very impressed with what they saw from the young Englishman on Wednesday night, with many making the point that he would be the perfect addition to their squad at this point.
Sumeet said: “That whole sequence from Delap hahaha, I cannot believe people don’t wanna pay £40M for the guy.”
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Another user added: “Delap has really good fundamentals to work with.”
A third stated: “Delap and Palmer put up literal insane numbers under Maresca, I can’t wait for the cwc.”
A fourth claimed: “I told everyone about Delap, it’s about time the causals realised he’s him.”
Finally, one user said: “Liam Delap has 11 league goals in a side like Ipswich, that’s seriously impressive. Fantastic hold up play and ball striking.”
Chelsea’s other striker transfer targets
Despite the manager’s admiration of Delap, there are reportedly a number of names on Chelsea’s list ahead of what will certainly be a busy summer transfer window.
Victor Osimhen is a long-term target, and was nearly brought in on deadline day of the previous summer window.
Elsewhere, Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are on the list, however will both be on the agenda of a number of top sides in the Premier League and Europe.
There is no guarantee the Blues will leave it at one striker addition in the summer, and they are reportedly considering making a bid for Emanuel Emegha from Strasbourg after his excellent form in 2025.