It is suggested that Ipswich Town would be open to a temporary return for Liam Delap. There will be significant interest in the player if he is available this summer.

According to TEAMtalk, sources believe a return to Portman Road for Liam Delap is now a possibility. Chelsea have apparently indicated that Delap is available this summer, as new manager Xabi Alonso has requested attacking reinforcements who are prepared for immediate contribution, and the former Man City forward does not fit that profile. The club are actively exploring moves for Brentford's Igor Thiago and Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen. Delap, in contrast, needs regular football and a fresh start.

TEAMtalk reports that sources have suggested a surprise return to Ipswich Town for Liam Delap, but that the club is not currently considered the favourite.

According to SportsBoom, 23-year-old Chelsea striker Liam Delap will leave the club in the summer and go back to his former club, Ipswich Town, on the condition that they are promoted to the Premier League. The English forward moved to Chelsea from Ipswich in June 2025 for a reported €35.5 million and has a contract with the London club until 2031. Other clubs, including Everton and Celtic, have also recently been linked with the striker. He has received 12 caps for England's U21 team. Recent reports from March 2026 indicate that Chelsea might request around £40 million for the player. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €32 million.