Release clause activated: Chelsea can now move on key transfer target for the summer | OneFootball

Chelsea are now able to move on one of their key transfer targets for the summer transfer window with a clause becoming active.

The news comes off the back of Chelsea getting an essential three points on Saturday afternoon by beating Everton 1-0 at home after a fantastic first half goal from striker Nicolas Jackson ending his 2025 goal draught.

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It was far from an easy game for Chelsea though, and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez became the unlikely hero and was actually the reason that they could see the win out and collect all three points, making some big second half saves to deny certain goals.

Another one of Chelsea’s best players on the pitch was defender Trevoh Chalobah and really, he was a strong candidate for man of the match too. Enzo Maresca defended Chelsea’s decision to let him go on loan in the summer after then recalling him in the winter.

We all know that the summer transfer window is now just around the corner, and we all know that one of Chelsea’s key transfer targets up top will be Liam Delap on Ipswich Town, it’s been reported multiple times by multiple outlets over the last six months. Well, Chelsea can now officially sign him with his release clause.

Delap’s release clause has been activated

Liam Delap celebrates a goal. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Due to losing to Newcastle United yesterday, Ipswich Town’s relegation back to the championship has been confirmed, and that means that Delap’s £30m release clause will now be in place.

Following Ipswich’s relegation, Delap will now be available for just £30m, reports 90min this weekend.

The report goes on to say that it’s Chelsea and Manchester United who have been most strongly linked with Delap.

We’ll soon see if they go to trigger the clause or not.