Pep Guardiola's worst ever transfer error may be repeated at Chelsea

There is a general feeling that Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola's worst ever transfer error was selling Cole Palmer to Chelsea. It feels absolutely inexplicable that the so-called footballing genius didn't realise Palmer's potential. I mean, everyone else did, including the England international himself! While Guardiola is one of the most astute and gifted people in the sport, he is not infallible. And Man City could really do with Palmer right now, or someone who can similarly bang the goals in and create.

Although, Guardiola has just allowed another forward to go. On this occasion the player let go was more of a central striker; one who has been making his name glitter in gold whilst battling relegation with Ipswich Town. If the west London side secure the signature of the in form Liam Delap, the most fatal Citizens mistake might perhaps be repeated at Stamford Bridge on a lesser scale. Thus leaving the Spaniard in a more perilous position than he's already created himself in this campaign due to a relatively unsatisfactory squad which hasn't been strengthened but weakened.

Manchester City's problems may benefit Chelsea

Even with high profile signings such as the classy yet slightly overrated and sometimes immobile İlkay Gündoğan, MCFC are in trouble. They needed many reinforcements such as the German, though those recruits never arrived. Man City will eventually find some sort of form; for now, speed, stability and repetition completely evade the famous team.

It also feels as though City have already blown the race for the Premier League title. Even the Blues, who suffered around two years of pain recently, could surpass and eclipse the Sky Blues this season. That's if Enzo Maresca and his men continue in the style they have in general. Something is cooking on Fulham Road.

Blues eye Liam Delap transfer which may help them jump ahead of Man City in English top flight

Adding one or two of their own signings in January might be the answer for Chels. Nicolas Jackson has surprisingly become one of the most dangerous and deadly centre forwards in the elite division. Although it is said that the club wish to ease his workload.

In fact, some unlikely suggestions claim the Senegalese has failed to prove himself worthy of the No.9 role in the CFC hierarchy's view. Having the Ipswich footballer may help the side, either way.

"Chelsea can leave Pep Guardiola with egg on his face again and sign another Cole Palmer"

- Express

Obviously current talk of the 21-year-old potentially being as impactful as Palmer at the Bridge is speculative and premature. But Pep is no doubt concerned that he underestimated Delap too.