How Chelsea wooed Liam Delap thanks to ‘secret agent’ who Pep Guardiola first spotted at U15 tournament seven years ago

LIAM DELAP didn’t wait long to complete his move to Chelsea – thanks to the influence of some old colleagues.

The striker was on the radar of several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, but the Blues turned on the charm to woo him to Stamford Bridge.

AlamyLiam Delap opted to move to Chelsea instead of Man Utd[/caption] GettyPep Guardiola’s scouting seven years ago led to Delap joining the Blues[/caption]

Delap, 22, joins Chelsea for £30million after netting 12 goals at relegated Ipswich last season.