Emmanuel Petit believes that the impending signing of Liam Delap does not fix the ‘biggest problem’ within Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side. Chelsea moved quickly to secure a deal for Delap when the striker’s £30million release clause was activated following Ipswich Tow’s relegation from the Premier League.

In a counter-attacking Ipswich side, Delap’s powerful, driving runs forward have been a theme of his season as he has shouldered much of the attacking responsibility with a return of 10 non-penalty goals — at an overall rate of over one goal every three games — for his efforts.

Chelsea have now officially confirmed their first new summer transfer window signing, and it actually isn’t Liam Delap of Ipswich Town.This news comes after Chelsea beat Real Betis to win the