Everton, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are understood to be monitoring Liam Delap's situation in case Chelsea decides to consider offers for the striker. Brighton and Sunderland are also reportedly monitoring developments concerning the 22-year-old. Sources that informed TEAMtalk stated that Delap's performances for the rest of the season will be crucial in determining if he is part of Chelsea's long-term plans. Everton, Manchester United, and Newcastle had all made significant efforts to sign him before he moved to Chelsea. The English forward has 12 caps and 3 goals for the England U21 team. He joined Chelsea in June 2025 on a contract that is valid until 2031. In the current Premier League season, he has one goal and one assist in 15 appearances. His market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €35.00m. He was transferred to Chelsea from Ipswich Town in June 2025 for a reported fee of £30 million. In February 2026, it was reported that Chelsea would demand a fee greater than this amount for his sale.