Sunderland is among several clubs monitoring Liam Delap's situation at Chelsea, while Brighton, Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Everton are also understood to be monitoring the English striker. Delap's future at Chelsea is uncertain following a difficult season since his transfer from Ipswich Town for approximately £30 million in the summer. During this season, he has made 15 Premier League appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. According to sources cited by TEAMtalk, the rest of the campaign will be critical in determining whether the 22-year-old is part of the club's long-term plans. The England U21 international has 12 caps and 3 goals, is under contract until June 2031, and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €35.00m. In February 2026, reports suggested Chelsea would demand a fee higher than the £30 million they paid for the player. He was previously transferred from Manchester City U21 to Ipswich in July 2024 for a reported €17.9M.