Former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy has made it clear that he’d welcome Julian Alvarez to the club as a replacement for Liam Delap.

Alvarez has shone for Atletico Madrid and there’s been plenty of speculation over his future ahead of this summer.

ESPN Argentina have recently claimed that Chelsea are advancing in talks over signing the former Manchester City forward.

Meanwhile, another ESPN report has linked Alvarez as a target for Arsenal, and it’s easy to see the 26-year-old being a hit at either club.

Julian Alvarez in, Liam Delap out for Chelsea?

Speaking on talkSPORT, Cundy called for his former club to sign Alvarez, with Delap perhaps looking in need of a loan move away from Stamford Bridge.

Julian Alvarez in the pre-match warm-up for Atletico Madrid (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

Delap has struggled since joining Chelsea from Ipswich Town last summer, and Alvarez would surely be a significant upgrade.

“When we talk about what Chelsea need, we often talk about an off the peg type of player. Julian Alvarez fits that type of player that we need,” Cundy said.

“That is the type of player I’d like us to sign more of. He’s Premier League ready. You’re not going to be waiting for...