According to Mark Brus, Liam Delap is expected to leave Chelsea this summer after a debut campaign that included injuries, ill-discipline, and three goals. The suitors he attracted last summer have not been deterred by his difficulties at Stamford Bridge, and Manchester United are among the interested clubs, a group that also includes Newcastle United, Everton, Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion.

Five clubs are monitoring Liam Delap's situation at Chelsea. A loan in the summer is more likely than a permanent sale, but according to some sources, a permanent sale is not being ruled out. Most sources state there have not yet been direct contacts between interested clubs and Delap, or any club-to-club talks with Chelsea. The five clubs are Manchester United, Newcastle United, Everton, Brighton, and Sunderland.

Brighton are among several clubs monitoring the situation of Liam Delap at Chelsea. Sources have informed TEAMtalk that the 22-year-old English striker is effectively playing for his future for the rest of the season. It is understood that Man Utd, Newcastle, Everton, and Sunderland are also monitoring developments in case Chelsea decides to listen to offers for the player. Chelsea signed Delap from Ipswich Town for around £30 million. This season, he has made 15 Premier League appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. He is an England U21 international with 12 caps and 3 goals for the side. He is under contract at Chelsea until 2031. According to Transfermarkt, he has a current market value of €35.00m. In February 2026, it was reported that Chelsea would demand a fee higher than the £30 million they paid.