Emmanuel Petit has warned Liam Delap that a move to Chelsea might be too big a step, following the striker’s decision to turn down Manchester United and Newcastle.
The 22-year-old is nearing a high-profile summer move to the Stamford Bridge outfit, with reports suggesting the player is eager to link up with Enzo Fernandez.
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The Blues hope to finalise the deal before the upcoming Club World Cup, pending an agreement on personal terms.
Petit told PokerStrategy: "Delap has quality, I think he has done a great job at Ipswich, but it’s a huge step. He has a really bright future, and I have respect for him, but going from Ipswich to Chelsea is huge in terms of expectation and pressure.
“That number nine position at Chelsea has been a curse for so many players. Chelsea need a striker who is going to score 25 goals a season. Will Delap give you that? I’m not so sure."