Chelsea set to sign Liam Delap after activating striker’s £30m release clause

Chelsea ready to back manager Maresca this summer

Chelsea are set to sign Liam Delap after activating the Ipswich striker’s £30m release clause and are plotting further key additions as they seek to mould a winning dynasty and help Enzo Maresca’s young side build on qualifying for the Champions League and their triumph in the Conference League.

Chelsea are set to sign Liam Delap after activating the Ipswich striker’s £30m release clause and are plotting further key additions as they seek to mould a winning dynasty and help Enzo Maresca’s young side build on qualifying for the Champions League and their triumph in the Conference League.

Maresca, who wants to use his team’s 4-1 victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final as a springboard for future success, enjoys the backing of the club’s hierarchy after a successful first year in charge and will not face demands to win the Premier League next season.