Liam Delap is on the verge of signing for Chelsea. (Image: Getty.)

In a counter-attacking Ipswich side, Delap’s powerful, driving runs forward have been a theme of his season as he has shouldered much of the attacking responsibility with a return of 10 non-penalty goals — at an overall rate of over one goal every three games — for his efforts.

Chelsea appear to be wasting absolutely no time in starting our transfer business this summer, having apparently agreed our first deal within 24 hours of the final whistle blowing at the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw last night.