Liam Delap, an Ipswich striker who will rejoin his former Manchester City junior coach Enzo Maresca, is on the verge of joining Chelsea.
Although there has been a lot of interest from Manchester United, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Everton, the 22-year-old is getting ready to join the Europa Conference League winners.
Before agreeing to a long-term contract, Delap has a medical scheduled for the next few days.
The Blues and Ipswich have come to an agreement on his £30 million release clause, which they believe is a great deal for such a bright future. Additionally, discussions about forward Marc Guiu’s potential are still going on.
In accordance with their sell-on clause, City will keep 30% of the £20 million that Ipswich paid to acquire Delap from them last summer.
Delap was granted permission by his club to meet with suitors, and it is believed that Maresca spoke with him as Chelsea presented their project. It is expected that personal terms be used officially.
FIFA has instituted a transfer window from June 1–10 prior to the Club World Cup, and the Blues are eager to finish their business as soon as possible.
That tournament clashes with the Under-21 European Championship in Slovakia this summer, but Chelsea would have the power to keep Delap with them if he is signed. Delap scored 12 Premier League goals for Ipswich as they were relegated to the Championship.
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