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Chelsea are set to face competition from two Premier League clubs for one of their top summer targets according to reports.

The Blues had a quiet January window much to the disappointment of supporters, but they did announce two signings last week.

Chelsea have completed deals for Sporting Lisbon duo Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo, with Quenda to cost the Blues around £40m and Essugo £18.5m.

Chelsea to face competition for one of their top targets

The summer window is arguably the most important under the new ownership with the Blues needing to address a number of key areas in the squad.

Chelsea need a striker and centre back, whilst it’s believed Enzo Maresca also wants a right footed attacker with the Blues said to want five wingers next season.

Liam Delap and Benjamin Sesko are two strikers who’ve been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea are said to be leading the race for the Ipswich striker.

Delap is expected to leave Ipswich in the summer. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

However, TEAMtalk have reported the Blues may face competition from both Liverpool and Manchester United, who are both big admirers of the 22-year-old.

The report adds that Liverpool have been impressed by Delap and have made contact to establish his future plans, with the striker said to be valued at around £40m.

Delap has impressed in a struggling Ipswich side with ten goals in 28 Premier League appearances, and it’s believed he will leave the Tractor Boys even if they stay up.

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Enzo Maresca knows Delap well having coached him during his time at Manchester City, with the striker part of the City team which won the Premier League 2 title along with Cole Palmer and Romeo Lavia.

The Italian was full of praise for Delap earlier in the season and the Englishman is certainly the profile of striker Chelsea are currently lacking, and would provide a good alternative to Nicolas Jackson.