Chelsea may have a big attacking decision to make in the summer transfer window, with one of their senior strikers potentially leaving the club permanently.
According to The Athletic, the Blues could allow either Liam Delap or Nicolas Jackson to move on if the right offer arrives.
It is not a major shock, especially when you look at how crowded Chelsea’s forward line has become over the last year.
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Delap only arrived from Ipswich Town in 2025 after Chelsea triggered his £30m release clause.
The move made sense because he was young, powerful and already had Premier League experience.
However, Chelsea have continued to reshape their attack, which has naturally created uncertainty over game time.
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The biggest issue is that Chelsea no longer look short of options. Joao Pedro’s arrival from Brighton, added another versatile forward to the squad.
He has since become an important attacking figure, with Chelsea’s official website highlighting his strong first season at Stamford Bridge.
That leaves Chelsea with a tricky balance. Delap still has long-term potential, but he needs regular minutes to develop.
Jackson, meanwhile, offers pace, pressing and unpredictability, but his finishing and consistency have been questioned at times.
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Jackson played for Bayern Munich on a season long loan but the German giants have decided not to sign him permanently.
He will return to Stamford Bridge but it is difficult to see him become a part of new manager Xabi Alonso’s future plans at the club.
From Chelsea’s point of view, this feels more like squad management than panic.
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