Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior seeks a replacement for Liam Delap, a 22-year-old English centre-forward. This term, Delap has scored two goals in 21 appearances. He joined from Ipswich in June 2025, after scoring 12 Premier League goals for the club, which was relegated last season. The England U21 international has 12 caps and 3 goals for the team and is under contract until 2031. Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United, and Manchester United are among several Premier League clubs that have been linked with the striker. Chelsea reportedly paid £30 million for Delap. In February 2026, it was reported that the club would demand a fee higher than that amount.