The Athletic: Chelsea end three year interest in £70m rated ace after Liam Delap signing | OneFootball

Chelsea have ended their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko having admired the striker for three years according to The Athletic.

The Blues made Liam Delap their first signing of the window having agreed a deal worth £30m with Ipswich, and it’s set to be another busy summer.

More new faces will follow Delap through the door at Stamford Bridge and the Blues are looking for a centre back, left winger and versatile attacker.

Chelsea end interest in Benjamin Sesko

Chelsea moved quickly to get Delap through the door and fought off strong competition from Manchester United to land the 22-year-old.

The Blues paid the price at times last season for not having an alternative to Nicolas Jackson, and Delap will give the attack a much needed different dimension.

Chelsea are no longer interested in Benjamin Sesko. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

The England under-21 international impressed on his debut against LAFC on Monday, and Simon Jordan believes Delap has the attributes to become a top player.

With Delap signed attention has now turned to whether the Blues will look to bring another out and out striker in.

There were some links to RB Leipzig’s Sesko earlier this summer, but The Athletic have now provided an update.

They report Chelsea have ended their interest in Sesko having admired the 21-year-old for three years, because his playing style is similar to Delap’s and he’s therefore no longer needed.

Hugo Ekitike and Mohammed Kudus targets

Instead of another striker the Blues appear to be in the market for a versatile forward to fill the role of Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix who are both expected to leave this summer.

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Chelsea have been linked with Hugo Ekitike, but Frankfurt are demanding €100m for the France under-21 international.

Mohammed Kudus is another name of interest and the Blues are thought to have been offered the chance to sign the Ghana international, with West Ham reportedly prepared to let him leave for less than his £85m clause.