Chelsea are ready to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent transfer from Manchester United but only if he takes a significant pay-cut. The Blues have been weighing up whether or not to sign Sancho permanently following his mixed loan spell at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s first major signing of the summer is complete, as they have agreed to a long-term contract with 22-year-old forward Liam Delap. Other clubs like Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Everton were all interested, but the Englishman made it clear his preference was a move to Stamford Bridge.

Reece James and Marc Cucurella combined for a terrific goal as Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Friday, boosting their top-five hopes in the process.

Liam Delap is closing in on a move to Chelsea, talkSPORT understands. Delap has given the green light to a switch to Stamford Bridge and Chelsea are confident he will sign. The England Under-21

The Blue team, which has just won the Conference League, closed its first summer signing.

Manchester United have begun talks with Napoli over a deal for Victor Osimhen for the summer transfer window, according to reports in Italy. United are in the running to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who is available due to the £30 million relegation release clause in his contract.

Manchester United loanee Antony lost the Conference League final to Chelsea on Wednesday night in what could be his last game for Real Betis

The transfer window is almost open with the Club World Cup creating an emergency, short-term window — though clubs not involved in the new Fifa tournament are still pushing ahead with plans to strengthen this summer.