Sources: 
Chelsea has secured the signing of promising England Under-21 striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town for £30 million ahead of the 2025/26 season and the Club World Cup.
The 21-year-old forward impressed during his first full Premier League season, netting
12 goals in 37 matches for Ipswich. His clinical finishing and goal-scoring ability have drawn praise, with pundit Souness noting,
"Liam Delap will be a good acquisition... but he does have to become more clinical in his finishing."Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Delap will undergo a medical at Chelsea, with the club having exchanged documents to finalize the deal.
Chelsea is actively reshaping its squad ahead of a busy period, including the Club World Cup in the United States. The club plans further reinforcements, targeting a left-sided winger and possibly a central defender.
With the transfer window open, Chelsea aims to complete signings early to prepare for the challenges of the upcoming season and international competitions.
"Chelsea have space in their squad to add players ahead of the 2025/26 season," reports indicate, signaling significant summer changes at Stamford Bridge.
Delap’s arrival is expected to boost Chelsea’s attacking options and provide fresh talent as the club looks to compete on multiple fronts.
Sources: Chelsea has completed the £30 million signing of England Under-21 striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town ahead of the 2025/26 season and the upcoming Club World Cup. Delap, who scored 12 goals in 37 Premier League matches, is expected to bolster Chelsea’s attacking options.
