Liam Delap signed a six-year contract with Chelsea on Wednesday through 2031 as their marquee striker signing of the summer, but fans won't have to wait until next season to see him don a blue shirt.

the club's transfer windows have often felt more focused on gathering some of the best young talent around and less on targeting specific positions for improvement.

Liam Delap has not been selected in England's Under-21 squad for this month's European Championship.