Leeds United have entered the market for a new striker, with Give Me Sport reporting that the newly promoted side are now in the race to sign Chelsea forward Liam Delap before the summer window closes.
The development comes at a useful moment for Leeds, who are reshaping their attack after Joel Piroe’s move to West Ham this week. Recruitment in that area has clearly become a priority, and Delap is emerging as one of the more intriguing names under consideration.
According to the report, “Leeds have now entered the race to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap in the summer transfer window, but they face competition for his signature.” Nottingham Forest and Everton are also in the picture, which points to a competitive situation for a player still viewed as having considerable upside.
Delap only arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer after Chelsea triggered his release clause following Ipswich Town’s relegation. His first season in west London did not go to plan and the piece states that he “struggled to make an impact since joining the club”, with Chelsea already open to the possibility of a sale.
There is also a gap between valuation and expectation. “Chelsea sources say that Delap has a £50 million asking price, but the interested clubs believe that a deal in the region of £40 million would be possible.” That is a significant detail in what could become one of the more interesting striker negotiations of the final weeks of the market.
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Leeds transfer window gathering pace
Leeds have been active and purposeful so far. The arrivals of James Trafford, Tarik Muharemovic, Nico Elvedi and Harry Wilson suggest a club addressing key areas with some conviction. The report adds that “Leeds have enjoyed a strong transfer window so far”, and that assessment is fair.
What stands out here is fit. Delap would add physicality, presence and depth, while also offering “strong competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin up front”. With Chelsea holding…
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