Overview
- Reports on Friday say Como have made an initial approach to Chelsea for 23-year-old striker Liam Delap, with Fabrizio Romano among the journalists relaying the contact.
- Sources describe the move as being explored as a season-long loan rather than an immediate permanent sale, with Chelsea prepared to cover part of Delap’s wages to facilitate the deal.
- Chelsea list Delap as available while seeking to recoup value after a difficult debut season in west London when he scored only a handful of goals.
- Como shifted their focus to Delap after negotiations for Moise Kean stalled and see him as a potential undisputed starter under manager Cesc Fàbregas as they prepare for Champions League football.
- Any transfer remains conditional on Chelsea’s reported ~£40m valuation, Delap’s stated preference to stay in England, and interest from several Premier League clubs, making the next two weeks of the window decisive.