Chelsea seeks loan for Liam Delap after difficult debut season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Chelsea is considering a loan for striker Liam Delap as they try to recoup the £30m spent on him. After a disappointing initial campaign, Delap faces increased competition, particularly from new signing Joao Pedro. The club may prefer a loan to allow Delap to regain form and score goals. With no European competition next season, finding him minutes could prove challenging. Chelsea aims to move forward rather than look back at the costly signing.
- •Liam Delap had a poor debut season for Chelsea.
- •The club paid £30m for Delap and now seeks to recover that investment.
- •Delap faces competition from Joao Pedro and Emanuel Emegha.
- •A loan may provide Delap with essential playing time to regain form.
- •Chelsea will not participate in European competition next season.
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea’s plan for Liam Delap is obvious as Blues plot to make their £30m back
"Chelsea should try and find Liam Delap a Premier League loan – but that may be easier said than done at this stage.If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferre...
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