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Liam Delap’s decision to choose Chelsea over Manchester United is starting to come into focus and manager Enzo Maresca has now explained exactly what convinced the young forward to make the move.

A newly-promoted Premier League side are interested in signing a Chelsea star who is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after just one season. It’s already been a busy summer for Chelsea who bought three new players – Liam Delap, Dario Essugo and Mamadou Sarr – ahead of their participation in the Club World Cup.

The 22-year-old striker is expected to leave Eintracht Frankfurt soon, with PSG set to receive 20 percent of any transfer fee due to a sell-on clause. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea remain interested in Ekitiké.

Chelsea are reportedly still in for Everton centre back Jarrad Branthwaite according to two new updates today but they face competition. Blues boss Enzo Maresca has already given his thoughts about new signings Liam Delap, Dario Essugo, and Mamadou Sarr who all join his squad out in America for the Club World Cup this summer.

Marcus Rashford's 'dream' transfer to Barcelona could be left in tatters as the Catalan club press ahead to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club de Bilbao instead. The Manchester United forward has seen his long-term future become uncertain after a successful loan at Aston Villa.

The English team is aware that the Argentine will not continue in the squad and is now looking to sell him for a good price

Transfer news LIVE!The transfer window re-opens on Monday and Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs ramping up their business as they bid to close out some big summer deals.

The new Man United shirt went on sale last week and not every under-contract player has made the squad list for printing.