The reason for the dilemma is that Delap has been selected for the England U21 team, in Slovakia starting on June 11th. Meanwhile, Chelsea wants Delap to join the team before the inaugural Club World Cup in the United States, which begins on June 14th. This creates a scheduling conflict.

England's U21 coach, Lee Carsley, will announce the final squad on June 6th. Delap has a good chance of being included, especially since he was overlooked for the first team by Chelsea's manager, Thomas Tuchel. The governing body, FIFA, has introduced a new transfer window from June 1-10, allowing clubs to sign players before the Club World Cup. This means Chelsea can sign Delap during this period, but it's unclear if they will.

Delap is expected to undergo a medical at Chelsea soon and sign a long-term contract. However, manager Enzo Maresca might choose to keep him at the club to compete in the Club World Cup, despite the potential conflict with his England commitments.