As ever with these situations, Manchester United can draw a positive out of a negative. They felt earlier last week it was coming towards the end game in their pursuit of Delap, and it was between them and Chelsea.

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Chelsea have signed striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town after activating his £30million release clause. The 22-year-old has agreed to a six-year contract, having decided on a move to Stamford Bridge over several other interested clubs.