Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi says he expects Nicolas Jackson to start next season as the first-choice striker after revealing supporters wanted Victor Osimhen signed instead of Liam Delap.

Liam Delap completed a £30m move to Chelsea, where he reunites with former Man City colleagues Cole Palmer and Enzo Maresca; ex-Man City coach Brian Barry-Murphy told Sky Sports: I think Delap and Pal

A former Chelsea legend has revealed who the fans wanted the club to sign instead of Liam Delap in the ongoing transfer window.

New Chelsea striker Liam Delap has responded on Instagram after making his Chelsea debut and having a solid first appearance in blue. Chelsea beat Los Angeles FC 2-0 in their Club World Cup opening group game last night in what was a very strange and subdued atmosphere in front of just 22,000 people in a huge stadium.

New Chelsea star Liam Delap has addressed the competition for the striker position after an impressive debut for the Blues against LAFC at the Club World Cup.

Liam Delap has asked Nicolas Jackson to embrace the competition he will bring to Chelsea following his debut for the club.

However, something much less delicate, which happened just ten seconds into his debut, got Chelsea fans talking about Liam Delap during this FIFA Club World Cup encounter. The England U21 international showed supporters what he is all about after replacing Jackson, immediately letting the Los Angeles backline know he was there.

Liam Delap marked his Chelsea debut with an assist as the Blues kicked off their Club World Cup campaign by beating LAFC 2-0. Delap was named on the bench for the game in Atlanta, which was played in front of just over 20,