Liam Delap is reported to be likely to leave Chelsea in the summer after a disappointing debut season. Chelsea signed him from Ipswich Town last summer, but he scored once in 27 Premier League matches. Industry insight suggests Xabi Alonso may not see Delap as the right fit for his preferred style. The view is that Delap is not a striker who will be involved with the ball at his feet, which could limit his role under Alonso. Selling Delap could raise funds and create squad space, with Everton identified as a plausible destination if an offer arrives.
"Chelsea only signed Delap from Ipswich Town last summer, but he's had a hugely disappointing debut campaign at Stamford Bridge. With just one goal in 27 Premier League games, it's little surprise that the 23-year-old will likely now be viewed as someone Chelsea are happy to offload."
"Speaking to Football Insider, former Premier League scout Mick Brown provided his insight into the situation, saying he could see Delap leaving Chelsea for Everton. Delap doesn't look like the right fit for incoming manager Alonso, with Brown admitting he can see that meaning the end of the England Under-21 international's Stamford Bridge career already."
"Delap's style suits Everton much more than it does Chelsea, Brown said. I expect when Alonso comes in he will make that same evaluation because he's not the type of striker who is going to involved with the ball at his feet. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust"
"If that's how the new manager wants to play, then I can see him moving on. It's good to have different options in the squad, but Chelsea will want to sign a new striker, and selling Delap would raise money and clear some space. If a good offer comes in from Everton or anybody else, I expect Chelsea will be prepared to let him go and then they will shift their focus elsewhere."
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