Chelsea Complete Delap Signing, Consider Squad Overhaul

Chelsea have completed the signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, strengthening their attack ahead of a busy transfer window following their UEFA Conference League victory and Champions League qualification. With Delap's arrival, Chelsea are now considering the future of striker Nicolas Jackson, who is attracting interest from Manchester United, though the club is reluctant to sell at this stage. Arsenal, PSG, and Bayern Munich are targeting Chelsea's midfielder Andrey Santos, but the player has stated his preference to stay, even as Chelsea remain open to a sale for the right price. Chelsea are also interested in signing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, potentially competing with Manchester United for his signature. Joao Felix is nearing a return to Benfica, with Chelsea preferring a permanent sale while Benfica pursue a loan deal. These moves signal Chelsea's efforts to reshape their squad and address previous transfer challenges.