Everton eyeing Chelsea striker Liam Delap as future unclear

Chelsea forward Liam Delap is reportedly a target for Everton this summer as his future at Stamford Bridge appears uncertain following a difficult debut season. The 23-year-old England Under-21 international joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town last summer for a reported fee of £30 million but has struggled to replicate his previous form.

Delap scored 12 Premier League goals for Ipswich during the 2024/25 campaign but has managed just one league goal in 27 appearances for Chelsea, with only two goals across all competitions. His limited impact has coincided with managerial changes at Chelsea and the recent appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club's new head coach.

Industry analysts and former players suggest Delap's physical style may be a better fit for Everton's approach. Former Chelsea striker Louis Saha stated that Chelsea's strategy has been messy and that such an environment can damage a player's confidence. He believes a move to Everton could help Delap fulfill his potential, suggesting the forward could become a 20-goal-a-season striker if given the right opportunity.

Everton's interest is not new, as manager David Moyes was reportedly keen on signing Delap last summer before...