Tottenham Join Everton and Newcastle in Tracking Chelsea Striker Liam Delap
His reported wish to stay and fight for a place under Xabi Alonso complicates a possible summer sale to clubs seeking a striker.
Overview
- Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs said in mid-June that Tottenham, Everton and Newcastle are among Premier League clubs monitoring Liam Delap, though no formal bids have been reported.
- Jacobs also reported that Delap prefers to remain at Chelsea and compete for minutes under incoming manager Xabi Alonso rather than move immediately.
- Delap endured a difficult 2025/26 season at Chelsea, managing two goals in about 41 appearances and suffering fitness issues that limited his impact.
- Tottenham’s interest is framed by a wider summer rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi that prioritises adding a striker as the club reshapes its attacking options.
- Market estimates put Delap’s value around £24 million and he is contracted to Chelsea until 2031, meaning any transfer would require Chelsea to be willing to cash in and clubs to meet valuation.