Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a potential move for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who has impressed in the Premier League so far this season.
The talented 21-year-old is a former Manchester City youngster as well as someone that Enzo Maresca and other key figures at Stamford Bridge know well as they begin to monitor him as a potential target, according to the reporter. Simon Phillips via his Substack.
with Delap is now making a name for himself at the highest level after previously struggling to play for Man City and going out on loan to Championship clubs a few times, it’s no surprise that a big name like Chelsea are now interested.
Earlier, the Blues did well to sign Cole Palmer from City when he also failed to make much of an impact on his first team, with the 22-year-old now a star player for the west London giants and a packed England . international
Liam Delap’s transfer could hinge on another decision from the Chelsea striker
While Delap has his admirers at Chelsea, it remains to be seen whether he will end up being a top target for them in the short term as other names are also being considered.
CFC also like big names like Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Evan Ferguson, but Delap also looks like a name worth keeping an eye on.
It is also explained that Chelsea will not necessarily rush to sign a striker as it may depend as Nicolas Jackson’s form continues throughout this season.
The young Senegalese was inconsistent in his first campaign at the Bridge but looks much improved this season, while Christopher Nkunku has also shone when given the chance, having missed much of his first year at the club through injury.
Delap has impressed at Ipswich, but it will be interesting to see if he can maintain that form and earn himself a big move to Chelsea or perhaps another of the big six clubs.
