Overview
- Chelsea have told striker Liam Delap he is available to leave Stamford Bridge and are asking roughly £40m for a permanent transfer.
- Delap prefers to remain in the Premier League and has drawn interest from Everton, Newcastle, Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.
- Como have made an initial approach that reportedly favoured a loan but Chelsea prefer a permanent sale, which makes a move to Italy less likely.
- Delap was left out of Chelsea’s most recent pre-season squad and Fabrizio Romano lists him as available, signalling the club expects a move before the window closes.
- The decision follows an injury-hit first season after his £30m arrival in 2025 and fits Xabi Alonso’s wider push to slim the attacking group and prioritise Joao Pedro as first choice.