Chelsea are expected to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap. The 22-year-old centre-forward was linked with Manchester United, but it appears he has snubbed them.

Chelsea are leading the race to sign Ipswich striker Liam Delap after other Premier League clubs were made aware of his preference to move to Stamford Bridge. Manchester United, Everton, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest were among the clubs to have shown a serious interest in Delap,

Subject to agreement on personal terms and the requirements of the £30m release clause being met, the 22-year-old will move to Chelsea.