Chelsea have reached a ‘total agreement’ to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town and are set to trigger his £30million release clause.
Delap was a major breakout star in the Premier League this season, grabbing 12 goals and two assists in his 37 appearances for Ipswich Town.
The former Man City striker also impressed with his all-around game, with his impressive emergence attracting interest from several Premier League clubs.
Chelsea reportedly had held discussions, earlier in the week, over the £30m release clause with Ipswich Town and have also discussed the possibility of forward Marc Guiu going to Portman Road on loan in a separate deal.
There is a £30m relegation release clause in Delap’s contract and Chelsea have won the race to sign the 22-year-old.
On Thursday evening, The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed Chelsea have reached a ‘total agreement’ to sign Delap this summer.
He added: ‘The England Under-21 international has a £30million ($40m) release clause in his contract at Ipswich that became active following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
‘The 22-year-old’s personal terms are not anticipated to be a problem and he is now expected to move to Stamford Bridge.’
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also confirmed the deal.
He tweeted: “Liam Delap to Chelsea, here we go! Agreement in place as £30m release clause will be triggered.
“Manchester City will not use buy back clause and Delap has already accepted Chelsea project.
He added: “Liam Delap will sign his Chelsea contract in the next 24 hours as Ipswich Town has now authorized medical tests.
“Man City will get 30% of the deal as they had sell-on clause included in agreement with Ipswich Town.
“Buy back clause won’t be activated, Delap will join #CFC.”
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