Former CHELSEA star Joe Cole is convinced the club will win the race to sign Ipswich star Liam Delap this summer, a player that will now only cost £30 million to acquire this summer.
Delap has had a decent season for Ipswich in the Premier League this season despite the clubs relegation, and his performances have been linked with a switch to Liverpool and Chelsea.
Former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell waxed lyrical about Delap’s potential, even likening the Ipswich centre-forward’s game to that of a young Alan Shearer: ‘He fits the bill. He’s young and hungry, he’s someone that the coach here can develop,’ Sidwell responded.
‘He kind of reminds me of a young Alan Shearer when he was at Southampton then went to Blackburn.
‘He’s robust, he’s an out-and-out number nine, he knows where the goal is, he can score a goal.
‘I think that’s a good shout.’
And Cole, a three-time Premier League winner with Chelsea, chimed in: ‘I’d actually be stunned if he isn’t at Chelsea.’
icfootballnews says…
Delap could be a shrewd acquisition for Chelsea, particularly as they look to solve their long-term issues in the center-forward role.
At Ipswich Town, Delap has showcased his predatory instincts in front of goal. His movement in the box, combined with his ability to find space and finish clinically, makes him a standout among young strikers. Delap’s record at youth levels and his continued improvement in professional football demonstrate that he is not only a promising talent but also a consistent goal threat.
The price that he could be arriving for, the talent that he has and the chances he will get as a Blues player, he could more than bang in 30 goals a season that is for sure.
He is surely a player that CHELSEA fans would like to see arrive?
MORE BIG CHELSEA NEWS AND GOSSIP
Top Read: Chelsea hold transfer talks, could complete signing of 16-goal star THIS WEEK!
Most Read: Vice-President issues statement as Chelsea look to make 54-goal signing this summer!
Top Pick: 36-goal signing will guarantee Chelsea the Premier League title Enzo Maresca told
LOVE CHELSEA? CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND GOSSIP
Related
Discover more from
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.