Chelsea are on the verge of completing the signing of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap after activating the £30 million release clause in his contract. The move marks a significant moment for both Delap and Chelsea as the striker prepares to make a step back into top-tier European football with Chelsea aiming for long-term success.<\/p>
Notably, Delap joined Ipswich Town from Manchester City last summer in a deal worth up to £20 million. The 22-year-old impressed in his debut Premier League campaign with 12 goals in 32 starts. Despite Delap’s contributions, Ipswich were unable to avoid relegation and finished 19th in the table, which automatically triggered his exit clause.<\/p>
The striker has been in high demand with Manchester United, Everton, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest all expressing serious interest in recent weeks. However, Delap is said to have made Chelsea his preferred destination. Sources close to the deal revealead that Delap feels that Stamford Bridge offers the ideal platform for his continued development. Though negotiations on personal terms are still ongoing, there is growing confidence that Delap will officially become a Chelsea player in the coming days.<\/p>