Chelsea could be in a favor to land one of the most coveted players in British football this summer.
According to Talksport, the Stamford Bridge outfit is one of several clubs that Liam Delap gave a talk, and Ipswichtown striker also understands he has spoken with Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton.
Media outlet chief football correspondent Alex Crook explained live why the Bruce appears subtle ahead of the 22-year-old’s competition, who has a £30 million release clause on his contract on Portman Road.
He outlined: “My understanding was that he (Dellup) was leaning towards Manchester United because he wanted to go back and live in the northwest. He’s a former Manchester City player.
“But he wants to play in the Champions League, so I think that’s what he’s smoking United right now. The noise I’m hearing this morning might mean he’s going to Chelsea.”
Can the Champions League qualifying swing be delapd towards Chelsea?
If Dellup comes to select Man United’s Chelsea for the opportunity to play Champions League football, it highlights how many lines there were in the row on Enzo Maresca’s side against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Finishing in the top five doesn’t just mean you have a much higher relocation budget. It also makes the club a more attractive destination for future targets like Ipswich striker, who enjoyed a great season despite the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
The 22-year-old helped the Tractor Boys (a tally improved only by former Man City teammate Cole Palmer at Stamford Bridge), and BBC Pundit Alan Shearer welcomed him as “annoying to fight against him.”
The Wednesday night’s Conference League final victory could help shake up the swing towards Chelsea further as an illustration of the ability to win the trophy, even if the Blues were a solid favorite for that competition from the start.
Signing Dellup is extremely pleased for Chelsea
Man United hasn’t left in Ipswich Marksman’s pursuit, so the Stamford Bridge hierarchy will need to use all of their persuasiveness to convince him that West London is where it will be next season.
Other forwards such as ANSU Fati remain on the radar of Maresca, but it would bring great satisfaction if they could seduce SW6 with the options demonstrated in the Premier League, which were demonstrated in the homemade league.