"There's no hiding that it's been a disappointing first season at Chelsea for Liam Delap, and I'm told five clubs are now keeping an eye on his situation. At this stage, a loan in the summer is more likely than a permanent sale, but some sources I've spoken to are already not ruling out the latter for this 30m flop signing from Ipswich Town, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing."
"Even if Chelsea felt they were investing in a striker for the future with Delap, the west Londoners have also shown that they can be cut-throat about these things, with other players like Joao Felix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Renato Veiga leaving not long after joining as they simply didn't make the desired impact. Delap could be next, according to my sources, with a final decision to come soon, but with clubs already trying to keep abreast of developments."
"Delap might not have much longer at Chelsea, one source in the industry told me. It's clear that he's struggled, and they'll be open to a loan this summer that could be with an option or obligation to buy, but don't be surprised if they're open to permanent offers straight away. I'd be surprised if Delap was still at Chelsea next season, another source said. I'm hearing that several clubs are already informed and considering their next steps."
Liam Delap has had a disappointing first season at Chelsea. Five clubs are monitoring his situation. A summer loan is currently more likely than a permanent sale, though a permanent transfer is not ruled out. Delap has scored just one Premier League goal since joining Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have previously moved on recent signings who failed to make the desired impact. Potential suitors include Manchester United, Newcastle United, Everton, Brighton, and Sunderland. There have been no direct contacts yet between interested clubs and Chelsea, nor between suitors and Delap. A final decision on his future is expected soon.
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