Liam Delap signed a six-year contract with Chelsea on Wednesday through 2031 as their marquee striker signing of the summer, but fans won't have to wait until next season to see him don a blue shirt.

Chelsea have signed striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town after activating his £30million release clause. The 22-year-old has agreed to a six-year contract, having decided on a move to Stamford Bridge over several other interested clubs.

Chelsea have also confirmed an intriguing switch for Cole Palmer, who has cut his number in half, from No.20 to No.10. As with Delap, it’s a fitting assignment for our most creative player and who orchestrates our attack. Palmer was England U21’s No.10 as well.