Chelsea and Ipswich Town have agreed a deal for Liam Delap for a fee believe to be in the region of £30million.

Delap’s £30million release clause will be immediate after Ipswich are relegated, allowing Chelsea to cash in on the deal. The

22-year-old had been linked with a number of clubs. But has opted for a move to the Blues, leaving them with the option of finalising a deal with Ipswich.

Ipswich signed Delap from Manchester City, where he made just six first-team appearances. In July 2024 in a deal worth an initial £15million ($19.2m) plus an additional £5m following their promotion to the English top-flight.

Despite Ipswich’s struggles at the wrong end of the table and subsequent relegation, Delap enjoyed a breakthrough campaign, scoring 12 goals in the Premier League.

The เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา report that Chelsea still need to finalise personal terms. With Delap, but that is unlikely to prevent them seeing him move to Stamford Bridge. Fabrizio

Romano adds that a lengthy contract, the impact of Enzo Maresca. And Champions League football were all factors in Delap’s decision to join Chelsea. With Manchester City also having a buy-back clause. But they are not considering taking up that option.

Ipswich signed Delap for £15m. With a further £5m in add-ons and he has scored 12 goals in 37 league games.

In addition, Chelsea youngster Mark Gill could be sent on loan to Ipswich. Who has been a player of interest to the “White Horse” for some time.