Chelsea forward Liam Delap could depart this summer after failing to secure a regular role, with Everton reportedly prioritising the 23 year old as a potential attacking reinforcement.
Manchester United also retain admiration for the England Under 21 international after previously attempting to sign him, raising the possibility of multiple suitors in the coming transfer window.
Delap has scored only three goals in thirty appearances since arriving, contrasting sharply with expectations following his productive spell at Ipswich Town before moving to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea Considering New Options
Chelsea reshaped their forward line last summer by loaning Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich and recruiting Delap alongside Joao Pedro to refresh attacking depth and competition.
Pedro has adapted well and contributed consistently, leaving Delap struggling to justify selection and prompting discussions about revisiting the striker position once again.
The club reportedly believes the step up came too quickly for the player, highlighting the intense pressure associated with performing regularly for a top Premier League contender.
Possible Fresh Start Elsewhere
Everton may offer a more suitable environment where regular minutes could rebuild confidence without the same scrutiny experienced at Chelsea’s highly competitive squad structure.
Such a move could revive his trajectory, as consistent playing time often proves essential for developing forwards transitioning from smaller clubs into top level competition.
Interest from Manchester United further suggests that despite current struggles, Delap’s potential remains respected among major clubs and another opportunity could still emerge later.
A successful transfer might allow both player and club to reset expectations while Chelsea continue searching for a more immediate solution to their attacking consistency concerns.
