What happened. Liam Delap is being linked with a move away from Chelsea, with Nottingham Forest among his admirers, after he was outperformed by Joao Pedro in a pre-season friendly.

Delap was subbed after an hour, replaced by Joao Pedro who scored a hat-trick.
Chelsea consider Joao Pedro untouchable, but Delap could be sold.
Danny Welbeck, 35, is a potential replacement for Delap.

Delap's performance may influence whether Chelsea allow a transfer this summer.

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