Reece James has delivered his verdict on Chelsea’s new signing Liam Delap and said he’s “delighted” the striker is at the club.The Blues made Delap their first summer signing after agreeing a

Newly signed Chelsea striker Liam Delap has been left out of England’s squad for this summer’s Under-21 Euros in a potential boost ahead of the Club World Cup.

Chelsea has signed striker Liam Delap from relegated Ipswich in time to play at the Club World Cup after activating his release clause of 30 million pounds.

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers and Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips congratulate Liam Delap after his move to Chelsea from Ipswich Town.

Delap’s £30m move to Chelsea from Ipswich was confirmed this week, and he will link up with his new side for the Club World Cup this summer. And James says he is excited by the addition of the young striker.

For Chelsea fans, the news that new signing Liam Delap has taken on the number nine shirt will bring back feelings they have managed to bury for the past two seasons. That is because that particular shirt has become synonymous in recent times with forwards that have ultimately underwhelmed and led to some to call the squad number 'cursed'.

Liam Delap's move to Chelsea has now been confirmed — this is the story of how they secured his £30million signature

Chelsea are close to sealing a £30million deal to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, with the striker set to be offered a perk with Jadon Sancho's loan ending as he heads back to Manchester United