Liam Delap had his choice of clubs off the back of an impressive debut season in the Premier League, with a host of top-flight outfits keen on acquiring the forward this summer.
Manchester United were there, while Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest supposedly flirted with the idea. In the end, Delap opted for Chelsea.
With Nicolas Jackson failing to build in year two and Christopher Nkunku never likely to prosper as Enzo Maresca’s number nine, the Blues required an alternative option. They hope Delap, who scored 12 Premier Legaue goals for the relegated Ipswich Town, will blossom into something special for the long haul.
Chelsea have a rich history with strikers in modern times, and some supporters are keen for Delap to don the number of one of their star foreign exports who superbly led the line in west London.
Here are the striker’s choice of shirt numbers at Stamford Bridge.
