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Chelsea wins £30M transfer race: Liam Delap set for Stamford Bridge

Chelsea wins £30M transfer race: Liam Delap set for Stamford Bridge

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Chelsea is poised to make a major statement in the early summer transfer window, reportedly on the brink of signing highly-rated England Under-21 striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town. A £30 million release clause was activated following Ipswich's recent relegation from the Premier League, paving the way for the young forward's departure.

The acquisition marks a significant victory for Chelsea, who reportedly beat out intense competition from several top Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Everton, and Newcastle. While his former club, Manchester City, held a £20 million buy-back option after selling him last summer, they opted not to activate it.

Sources close to the negotiations suggest that Chelsea's recent Champions League qualification, secured on the final day of the season, played a crucial role in Delap's decision. The prospect of playing alongside former City academy teammates like Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Romeo Lavia, and Tosin Adarabioyo at Stamford Bridge, coupled with Chelsea's commitment to a young squad, also proved highly persuasive.

Delap: An ideal fit

Chelsea's pursuit of Delap has been a long-standing one. Co-owner Behdad Eghbali personally met with Delap's agent, David Mannasseh, in Dubai, and even publicly expressed his admiration for the player to fans. Head coach Enzo Maresca also conducted face-to-face talks with Delap once Ipswich granted permission, further solidifying the Blues' commitment. The striker was reportedly impressed by Chelsea's style of play, believing it to be an ideal fit for his development.

Delap was spotted at Stansted Airport on Thursday evening, heading for a medical examination on Friday, indicating the deal's imminent completion. His next decision will involve whether to join England's Under-21 squad for the European Championship or link up with his new club for the inaugural Club World Cup this summer.

Meanwhile, Manchester United's pursuit of Delap has come to an end. While disappointed, this decisive outcome allows them to pivot quickly to other targets. This stands in contrast to past transfer windows where prolonged, unsuccessful chases hampered their recruitment strategy. United's challenge now is to identify another young, hungry forward who fits their mold to address their ongoing goalscoring needs, avoiding the costly missteps of previous windows.

Interestingly, Everton also made a strong impression on Delap during their pitch, despite ultimately being considered underdogs in the race. Manager David Moyes had publicly expressed interest, and Everton fans even attempted to persuade Delap to join them during a visit to Goodison Park. However, the allure of Champions League football proved too strong to overcome.

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