According to Fabrizio Romano, contacts have begun between Como and Chelsea for acquiring Liam Delap, who is not part of Xabi Alonso's plans and is expected to leave the Blues. Sky Sport reports that Como are considering a loan deal for Liam Delap.

Como coach Cesc Fabregas wants to add a high-quality player to his attack to keep the team competitive in Italy and Europe, specifically seeking a player who would be a regular starter. Liam Delap, a 23-year-old English centre-forward, is a name under consideration for this role. Delap joined Chelsea in June 2025 and has a contract with the club until 2031. Several Premier League clubs, including Everton and Newcastle United, have also been linked with the striker, whose current Transfermarkt market value is €28.00m. Chelsea's asking price for the player is reportedly between €41 million and €47 million. He moved to the club from Ipswich Town in June 2025 for a fee reported to be €35.5 million.