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THE STRIKER IS CLOSE TO JOINING CHELSEA ACCORDING TO A NUMBER OF REPORTS 15:09, 29 May 2025Updated 15:11, 29 May 2025 Everton look to have come up short in the race to sign Liam Delap.

Chelsea are reportedly set to land the Ipswich Town striker. Blues boss David Moyes has made no secret of his interest in the 22-year-old, who has a £30 million release clause in his

contract after Ipswich's relegation. He confirmed Everton had been in negotiations with the player about a potential transfer. The Blues, Manchester United and Newcastle United have all

been credited as holding talks with Delap. However, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic, those clubs have been informed that the striker is headed to Stamford Bridge. READ MORE:

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is said to have been enticed by the prospect of playing Champions League football next season. Chelsea qualified for the competition with a win at Nottingham Forest on the final day of the

Premier League season. The England youth international, who scored 12 goals in the Premier League last season, has also previously worked with Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca and recruitment

co-director Joe Shields at Manchester City. The decision from Delap means Everton will have to look elsewhere in their efforts to improve their goalscoring options. Article continues below

The club have already confirmed they will not be exercising the option in Armando Broja's loan deal, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is out of contract in the coming days. Beto performed

well under Moyes in the second half of the campaign and finished with nine goals in all competitions. GOODBYE GOODISON PARK - SOUVENIR EDITION Everton are soon set to say goodbye to Goodison

Park as the Toffees play out their final few matches in their iconic home before moving to their incredible new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. And to celebrate this historic and poignant

event, the ECHO has produced this stunning special souvenir edition that no fan can afford to be without as they bid farewell to their iconic and beloved home. We have delved into the ECHO

archives to unearth fascinating stories from the famous ground's past, including how it came to be built in 1892 and where its world-famous name came from. Buy nowand have it delivered

directly to your door. Alternatively you can purchase in most supermarkets, high street retailers and independent newsagents on Merseyside from April 2, 2025. You can also purchase

Goodison's Greatest, our celebration of an era when Everton ruled English football. If you love Everton, you’ll just love this - order your copy today, simply click here! And

that's not all, also available is ParkLife, a a high quality, 312 page publication showcasing 133-years of Goodison history in pictures. Available here. Then there's Farewell to

Goodison, celebrating 100 of the best moments at the Grand Old Lady, available to purchase now. Article continues below The Blues are set to add Carlos Alcaraz to their squad for next

season. The ECHO understands that Everton are hopeful of signing the Argentine midfielder on a permanent deal for around £12 million after a successful loan spell from Flamengo. Everton are

also yet to provide an update on the future of a number of players who have expiring contracts. In addition to Calvert-Lewin, Idrissa Gueye, Michael Keane and Seamus Coleman could all

feasibly leave the club on a free transfer in the coming days.