Chelsea He is believed to be in pole position to sign a new striker Enzo Marescawith the star keen on a move to Stamford Bridge according to a journalist.
Chelsea fantasizes in the Premier League title race
A 3-1 defeat to Manchester City left Chelsea a point outside the top four and a whopping 13 points off the top spot, just a month after suggestions in some corners that they were in the race for the English Premier League address.
Beating Wolves is the only victory that Maresca's side have managed in their last seven matches, and a slump over Manchester City and Newcastle has seen them in the race for top spot.
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Meanwhile, they have been sucked back into a host of clubs aiming for European football, with just a point separating them from Pep Guardiola's side in fourth and Bournemouth in seventh, with Aston Villa just three points away.
One of their major issues is the form of Nicholas Jackson. After an electric start to the season, he has found the back of the net just once in his last nine Premier League matches, a barren run that has coincided perfectly with Chelsea's struggles.
The west London side have long been on the hunt for another striker to provide cover and competition for the Senegal international, with Christopher Nkenko is firmly attached to a director And after being flattered to be cheated out as the only No. 9 during his chances under Mariska.
He looks cool on signing the Napoli star Victor Osimhen Despite huge speculation around the summer window, Chelsea appear to have turned their attention back to home.
Chelsea are in pole position for a Premier League striker
This comes as journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that according to his sources, Chelsea are leading the way to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich City this summer.
The Englishman has enjoyed an impressive season in the Premier League since being signed by the tractor boys from Manchester City in the summer transfer window. He has scored eight times so far this season, including getting a goal and an assist against the Blues last month in a complete performance.
He has attracted the attention of several clubs, while Man City You have a buyback clause Which complicates matters, but Jacob believes it is the Blues who are on the verge of relegation at the end of the season.
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Nicholas Jackson vs Liam Delap 24/25 |
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Nicholas Jackson |
Liam Delap |
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Appearances |
22 |
22 |
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Objectives |
9 |
8 |
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Helps |
5 |
2 |
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Minutes per goal contribution |
121 |
169 |
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Yellow cards |
5 |
8 |
“I think Chelsea are in pole position for Liam Delap, and I think they are ahead of the other clubs in terms of buying the player. One for the summer.”and He explained during a space on X, reported by Chelsea News.
It was formerly DELAP He is reported to be keen to join the BluesJacobs's reference to “player involvement” reinforces this idea. However, it will be expensive, with Ipswich having placed Mammoth Price: 50 million pounds sterling At the helm this summer as they look to stave off interest in their 21-year-old striker.
However, still only 21 years old, his arrival at Stamford Bridge could position the Blues for the next decade.