Liam Delap, the 21-year-old Ipswich Town striker, has finally addressed the growing speculation linking him with a move away from the club, with Premier League giants like Chelsea reportedly interested in him.
Delap, who was instrumental in Ipswich’s impressive 2-0 victory over Chelsea on Monday night, isn’t buying into the rumors. Despite scoring a penalty and helping his team to a famous win, the striker insists that he is focused solely on his current club.
“Honestly, I don’t really look at things like that. Yes, I’m just focused on Ipswich,” Delap told Suffolk News after the match, distancing himself from transfer talk. “We [along with Hutchinson] are lucky to be playing in the Premier League. We’ve got a great opportunity here at Ipswich, and we’re just trying to show our ability week in, week out, which is a big plus for me.”
Despite Chelsea’s packed striker roster, which includes Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku, the Blues are still rumored to be scouting potential options.
Delap, who made the move from Manchester City’s academy to Ipswich this summer, has been in fine form, netting seven goals and registering two assists in the Premier League this season, making him one of the bright spots in a side currently fighting relegation. .
If the reports are accurate, Chelsea’s interest in Delap appears to be real, but it’s unclear what their intentions are for him, especially as Delap seems to be emerging as a potential key figure in English football.
At the moment, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is focused on the club’s ongoing struggles, as they’ve now gone three games without a win. This includes a disappointing draw against Everton and consecutive losses to Fulham and Ipswich. With Chelsea in the midst of an internal crisis, it seems unlikely they will make any immediate moves for Delap, but the situation could change when the summer transfer window opens.
For now, however, Delap is committed to Ipswich, making it clear that his focus is on helping his current club. Any discussions about a potential transfer seem far off, as Delap remains resolute in his determination to continue proving himself at Portman Road.
