According to sources who told Football Insider, Chelsea have offered English striker Liam Delap to Aston Villa as the London club looks to offload fringe players. Delap is considered surplus to requirements under new manager Xabi Alonso. However, sources say Villa are not interested in the 23-year-old this summer, as manager Unai Emery is seeking a more dynamic and pacy attacker. Football Insider revealed that Villa have enquired about Nicolas Jackson, and Jackson is seen as a more suitable option. There is interest in Delap from other Premier League clubs like Everton, but it was also revealed by Football Insider that Delap intends to stay at Chelsea and fight for his place. Delap joined Chelsea in June 2025 and his contract is valid until 2031.