Chelsea are actively reshaping their attacking options this summer, and Liam Delap has emerged as one of the clearest indicators of that process. According to TALKSPORT, the striker has been told he can leave Stamford Bridge and, crucially, “wants to stay in the Premier League” despite interest from Como and the prospect of Champions League football in Italy.
That stance appears significant. Como, now managed by Cesc Fabregas, can offer a high-profile European platform after qualifying for the Champions League through a fourth-place Serie A finish. Yet Delap’s preference points towards a different priority, regular football in England, familiarity with the division, and perhaps the chance to re-establish momentum after a difficult year in west London.
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Chelsea transfer plans around Delap
Chelsea are “demanding £40m for Delap”, a figure that would deliver a £10m profit on the £30m they paid Ipswich last summer. From the club’s perspective, that valuation reflects age, homegrown status, and a belief that his difficult first campaign does not erase what he showed before arriving.
Still, the numbers from last season are hard to ignore. Delap “struck just once in the Premier League and twice overall in an injury-hit campaign”, a return that left him unable to build on the promise he showed in 2024/25. Chelsea, now under Xabi Alonso, are trimming a bloated senior group and appear intent on making firm decisions quickly before the September 1 deadline.
The attacking picture has shifted further with the arrival of Danny Welbeck from Brighton, while Joao Pedro remains an important option after a 15-goal season. Emmanuel Emegha has also arrived from Strasbourg, even if his immediate future may involve a move away on a temporary basis. With Nicolas Jackson also linked with a departure, Chelsea are effectively conducting a broader reset in the final third.
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Premier League interest and Como setback
For Delap, preference may now…
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