Lee Carsley has said he is "delighted" that Liam Delap signed with Chelsea and insisted that he is not disappointed over his decision to participate in the Club World Cup over the under-21 Euros.

Liam Delap will travel with Chelsea to the United States for the Club World Cup but his involvement was not guaranteed. The striker was expected to represent the England Under-21s at this summer’s Under-21 European Championship, which would have made him unavailable for the beginning of the Club World Cup at the very least.

Liam Delap has taken the number nine shirt at Chelsea following his £30m arrival from Ipswich Town.It’s an iconic number for the 22-year-old to take on, but one that has a patchy history when it

New £30m arrival takes on key responsibility at Stamford Bridge as he looks to succeed where many others have failed over recent years

Liam Delap is expected to quickly resolve his club vs country battle before Chelsea jet out for the Club World Cup in America.

Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol answers your questions about Chelseas transfer plans this summer; Kaveh provides updates on AC Milan keeper Mike Maignans proposed move to Stamford Bridge,

THE thrills and spills of the summer transfer window are finally here – with some huge deals already in the pipeline. Chelsea are closing in on an incredible deal for Liam Delap and reports

Chelsea are in talks with AC Milan over signing France goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The Italian club value Maignan at about £25m but the Blues do not want to meet that price and are in talks about a lower fee.