Chelsea FC want £50m to sell striker Liam Delap this summer as they look to trim their squad ahead of the new season. The 23-year-old is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs, including Nottingham Forest and Everton.
What happened?
Chelsea FC activated Delap's £30m release clause to sign him from Ipswich Town just a year ago. However, the striker has struggled to impress Xabi Alonso during pre-season and is now one of several first-team players who could leave the club before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Why it matters for Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC are looking to offload several strikers this summer, with Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu subject of both loan and permanent interest. A permanent exit is expected for Delap should a club come close to matching Chelsea's valuation for the striker.
What comes next?
The futures of youngsters Mamadou Sarr and Aaron Anselmino are also in doubt, with Alonso yet to decide whether they will stay at the club this season or head on loan. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 10th in Premier League, 52 pts, 14W-10D-14L from 38 games, recent form LWDLL. Goals this season: 58 scored, 52 conceded (+6 goal difference). Title race: 33 points behind leaders Arsenal.
