Although Ipswich Town were relegated after the 2024/25 season, Liam Delap is a rare bright spot for the team, scoring 12 goals in 37 matches. That form is enough for Chelsea - a team that is rising strongly under Enzo Maresca to spend 30 million pounds to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
Delap is 22 years old this year and he grew up at Manchester City's academy. There, the England star worked with Cole Palmer and Romeo Lavia, who now have a place at Chelsea. This connection is expected to help Delap integrate faster into the new environment.
In terms of playing style, Delap is a modern striker with good physique (1m86), strong pressing, playing directly and not afraid of collisions. He stands out in his ability to move without the ball, choose a smart position in the penalty area and take advantage of the space behind the opponent's defense.
Of his 12 goals, Delap mainly scored from quick encroachment and finished with one touch. This is a sign of an instinctive striker, reflecting well in tight spaces. However, he still has to improve to have more diverse finishing.
Football expert Graeme Souness believes that Liam Delap will be a good addition. He scored for a team that Ipswich Town have struggled to stay in the league for the entire season.
That made Graeme Souness believe that Liam Delap could make a leap forward when playing for a bigger team. To do this, Liam Delap must become sharper in finishing.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Liam Delap's health check-up at Chelsea will be held on Monday. The Blues are expected to add four more players this summer.
