Chelsea Hijacks Man Utd’s Transfer for Liam Delap

In a dramatic twist in the summer transfer window, Chelsea has successfully hijacked Manchester United’s attempt to sign young striker Liam Delap. Reports suggest that the deal was ’90 percent done’ before Chelsea swooped in, securing the player from Ipswich Town for a reported £30 million.

Delap, the son of former footballer Rory Delap, had a standout season with Ipswich, scoring 12 goals and providing 2 assists in 37 appearances in the Premier League.

After missing out on Delap, Manchester United turned their attention towards Benjamin Sesko, signing him for £74 million, a move that has not been without controversy, as agents have labeled it the worst transfer of the summer.

Delap expressed his ambition to win major trophies at Chelsea, stating, “I wanted to come here to win trophies.” The striker has already tasted success with Chelsea, helping them secure the Club World Cup.

Despite his promising start, Delap has faced challenges, including a hamstring injury that limited him to just three Premier League appearances. However, there are optimistic reports suggesting he could return to action sooner than expected.

As Delap ushers in a new chapter with Chelsea, he will need to compete for the top striker position against fellow summer recruit Joao Pedro. Both players have emphasized the importance of a healthy competition for the team’s success.