Liam Delap

Recent reports from February 2026 state Chelsea would demand a fee higher than the £30 million (approx. €35.5 million) they paid for the player, with the club wanting to at least recoup their investment. His Transfermarkt value was also listed at €35 million in February 2026. This is all based on his completed transfer from Ipswich Town to Chelsea in June 2025, which was widely reported as being for a fee of £30 million, cited as €35 million, €35.5 million, or €36 million, which activated a release clause. Prior to that move, while at Ipswich in early 2025, his potential asking price was mooted at £40 million (approx. €47 million). He had previously transferred from Manchester City U21 to Ipswich in July 2024 for a reported €17.9 million.

Our valuation for Liam Delap is primarily anchored by the consistent reports of his June 2025 transfer from Ipswich to Chelsea for a fee of around €35.5 million (£30 million). Current rumours from February 2026 indicate Chelsea's desire to recoup this investment and potentially secure a higher fee. While his performance in his debut season at Chelsea has been challenging, the sustained interest from multiple Premier League clubs provides a strong floor for his value, preventing a significant decrease.