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Delap explains decision to join Chelsea after snubbing Man Utd

Liam Delap has revealed the reason why he chose to join Chelsea from Ipswich Town after snubbing a move to Manchester United.

Cursed already? Delap's Chelsea number revealed after £30m transfer

Liam Delap has taken the No.9 jersey at Chelsea, with that shirt supposedly cursed by the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Alvaro Morata and Fernando Torres.

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Bellingham in England U21 squad for Euros as Chelsea pull Delap

Jobe Bellingham headlines England Under-21 squad for the European Championship, but Chelsea block Liam Delap's selection ahead of the Club World Cup.

'I asked for advice' - Delap reveals Chelsea chat with Palmer

Chelsea's newest signing Liam Delap has revealed that he contacted his former Manchester City team-mate Cole Palmer ahead of his transfer.

Delap given glowing review on Chelsea debut

Chelsea fans were delighted with what they saw from summer signing Liam Delap in his first appearance for the club.

'Not the guy fans wanted' - Delap slammed by Chelsea legend

Striker Liam Delap was snapped up by Chelsea but John Obi Mikel has claimed the club's fans wanted to sign Victor Osimhen instead.

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Revealed: PFA Young Player of the Year nominees

Chelsea new boy Liam Delap is among six players nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Season award after a standout season for Ipswich.

Delap & Palmer: The new Lampard & Drogba?

New Chelsea signing Liam Delap has been tipped to emulate one of the club's most famous partnership alongside fellow Blues forward Cole Palmer.

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Ex-Chelsea ace slams Palmer critics & talks up Delap link-up

A former Chelsea star has hit out at Cole Palmer's critics and believes the England ace will "blossom again" alongside new signing Liam Delap.

How Chelsea have ALREADY recouped £30m Delap fee - explained

Chelsea have already recovered the £30 million ($40m) transfer fee they spent to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town by progressing to the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. The Blues finished second in their group, behind Flamengo, with six points from three matches and reached the knockout stage, where they will now lock horns against Portuguese giants Benfica.

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Colwill reveals expectations Chelsea squad have placed on Pedro & Delap

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has revealed the club's massive expectations on new arrivals Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. The Blues signed Delap from Ipswich Town just before the Club World Cup, while Pedro sealed a transfer to Stamford Bridge from Brighton earlier this week. Colwill is currently in the US with the Blues squad who have progressed to the quarter-final of the competition.

Club legend defends Chelsea transfer policy after Delap deal

Gary Cahill has defended Chelsea's transfer policy, claiming the "talented" Liam Delap can become a 20-goal-per-season striker for the Blues.

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Why £30m Delap will MISS Chelsea's Club World Cup semi-final

Chelsea's new £30 million ($40m) man Liam Delap will miss the Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense, while Reece James is a doubt with injury.

Cahill hails one Chelsea signing this summer

Former Chelsea and England defender Gary Cahill heaped praise on new signing Liam Delap, who joined the Blues this summer from Ipswich Town for £30 million ($41m). Cahill spoke highly of the English forward's physicality, while claiming Delap 'makes the grade' in terms of talent. The young striker has already established himself as a regular starter under Enzo Maresca in the Club World Cup.

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Man Utd face bleak striker reality this summer

Manchester United are facing the growing possibility of concluding the summer transfer window without securing the striker reinforcement they desperately need. The club’s efforts to bolster their frontline have hit a wall following unsuccessful pursuits of Liam Delap, Hugo Ekitike, and Viktor Gyokeres.

Chelsea beat AC Milan at Stamford Bridge.

Delap at the double and Pedro stars as Chelsea cruise past Milan

Chelsea's new strike partnership both scored at Stamford Bridge as the Blues saw out pre-season with a well-deserved 4-1 victory over AC Milan.

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