"I want to join Chelsea." £20M striker open to Chelsea move.
• Chelsea are eyeing a move for prolific striker who 'once' wanted to join the Club.
• Chelsea believe he would provide a stiff competition with Jackson.
Chelsea chiefs are believed to be targeting a very highly-rated strike partner for the in-form Nicolas Jackson, and he once "really wanted" to make the move to Stamford Bridge.
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Jackson has been Enzo Maresca's arguable biggest success story since the Italian took over from Mauricio Pochettino in the summer. The former Villarreal sensation boasts an excellent record of six goals across 10 games in all competitions so far - finding the back of the net at least once in half of Chelsea's Premier League matches - with Jackson adding another three assists and contributing to nine goals in total.
The 23-year-old has scored in each of their last two league games against tough opposition in Liverpool and Newcastle United, with his overall form giving BlueCo something to seriously think about.
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However, reliable Chelsea sources, like journalist Simon Phillips, claim that the Blues are very much still in the market for a new centre-forward. It is believed that the west Londoners have compiled a shortlist of targets, and they could move for any one of them as soon as January.
Chelsea want a replacement for Jackson:
Ipswich Town star Liam Delap is being monitored by Chelsea ahead of a potential move, with Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Boniface, Evan Ferguson, Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen also on their agenda, according to Phillips. Liam Delap has impressed in the Premier League so far this season.
The talented 21-year-old is a former Manchester City youngster, so is someone Enzo Maresca and other key figures at Stamford Bridge know well as they start to monitor him as a potential target, according to journalist Simon Phillips via his Substack.
With Delap now making a name for himself at the very highest level after previously struggling for playing time at Man City and going out on loan to Championship clubs a few times, it’s not too surprising that a big name like Chelsea are now interested.
Delap's footballing journey has been an intriguing one. After spending a decade in Derby County's youth set-up, he moved to Manchester City's academy in 2019. Despite making his senior debut for City and featuring in the Champions League, Delap found it challenging to secure a regular spot in the first team.
Following loan spells at Stoke City, Preston, and Hull City, he secured a permanent transfer to Ipswich Town in July 2024 for a reported fee of £20 million. Since arriving at Ipswich, Delap has wasted no time in making his mark on the Premier League, scoring in a 1-1 draw against Fulham and netting both goals in a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.
Chelsea's interest in Delap comes as they re-evaluate their striking department. While Nicolas Jackson has shown signs of improvement and Christopher Nkunku offers a potent threat off the bench, the Blues are still actively exploring potential additions to their forward line.
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