Enzo Maresca given new Liam Delap transfer update as Chelsea make Dean Huijsen feelings clear

Chelsea will be determined to pick up from where they left off when they return to action. The Blues will host Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon as .

The Toffees will be keen to return to winning ways - following a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City at Goodison Park. Despite only having won one of their last five games, .

Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca's side enjoyed a dramatic 2-1 victory against west London rivals Fulham, . So, with that being said, football.london has now rounded-up the latest Chelsea news and transfer gossip;

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Chelsea want to sign Huijsen this summer

football.london understands that with Maresca now eager to bolster his back-line. The 20-year-old defender - who has a £50m release clause in his AFC Bournemouth contract - has a queue of clubs chasing his signature, including Liverpool.

Huijsen - whose contract at the Vitality Stadium expires in June 2030 - has featured 27 times in the Premier League this season, keeping seven clean sheets. Playing a key role in Andoni Iraola's side, .

football.london says: "If I was Dean Huijsen, I'd go to Liverpool or Bayern Munich. At Anfield, he can rival Ibrahima Konate for a place in the starting line-up - while learning from Virgil van Dijk. At the Allianz Arena, he could quickly establish himself as a regular in an exciting young team, which will hoover up silverware for fun."

Leeds tipped to sign Chelsea star Sterling

Paul Merson has urged Leeds United to sign Raheem Sterling in the summer transfer window. The 30-year-old forward faces an uncertain future at Chelsea - having .

Speaking on , the former Gunners player said: "If I was Leeds United, I'd be looking at Raheem. They're a young team. They like to play attacking football. He's very good in the dressing room and a good team player. He's got all the experience in the world, he's won Premier Leagues.

"For me, that wouldn't be a bad move for Leeds or for Sterling, too. He'd be going to a massive, huge club, and the expectations are not as high. If they finish 17th in the Premier League next year, they've pulled up trees. That would be one that would tick the box for me."

football.london says: "Chelsea need to get Raheem Sterling off the books. A fresh start would be best for both parties."

McKenna provides Delap transfer update

Kieran McKenna remained coy when he was quizzed on Liam Delap's future at Portman Road. Speaking with the media before this weekend's game against Newcastle United, the Ipswich Town manager said: "That's not where certainly our focus is.

"I don't think it's where Liam's focus is. His focus is on trying to get back to full health and get ready for Newcastle. It's a great game for him, as it is for the rest of the boys never having played at that stadium before.

"I know he's really looking forward to it Liam's in the same boat as everyone else. He's focused on the here and now, on the big games that we have and not too far in the future. If we put mental energy into that, or if any player put mental energy into that, then it would be impossible to provide what we're going to need on Saturday."

McKenna then added: "So, what's right for Liam, what's right for Ipswich, all those factors will come into play this summer and the right decision will be made.

"But he's happy and he's developing really well here. And he has the potential and I think he will in his career go on to do some really, really good things."

football.london says: "I think it would be wise if Arsenal actually signed Liam Delap. For just £30m, you can't go wrong. Then, the Gunners would then be able to break the bank on a left winger and a midfielder. All that said, Chelsea need a finisher, so Stamford Bridge wouldn't be a bad move either! Nicolas Jackson enjoyed a great start to the season, but he has struggled to impress this year."