Chelsea confirm ?30m signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich on six-year deal

• Chelsea met release clause in striker?s contract last week
  
• Delap asked to miss U21 Euros to play at Club World Cup

Chelsea have strengthened their attack by completing the ?30m signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich. The club were determined to bring in a new striker this summer and have moved swiftly to secure one of their top targets.
Delap, who has signed a six-year deal, chose to join Chelsea after receiving pitches from Everton, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. The 22-year-old scored 12 goals for Ipswich last season and was available at an affordable price following their relegation from the Premier League. Chelsea met the release clause in his contract last week.
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