Chelsea's Liam Delap unlikely to join Como despite Champions League appeal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Chelsea center-forward Liam Delap is reportedly a target for Como, who have expressed interest in signing him. However, Chelsea prefers a permanent deal around €46m for Delap rather than a loan, which Como may not afford after recent signings. Additionally, Delap is said to prefer remaining in the Premier League despite Como's Champions League offer for the upcoming season.
- •Delap moving from Chelsea to Como is under consideration.
- •Chelsea seeks €46m for Delap instead of a loan deal.
- •Como is constrained by recent financial commitments.
- •Delap may favor staying in the Premier League for 2026-27.
- •Como's interest coincides with their Champions League qualification.
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Two reasons why Delap is unlikely for Como despite Champions League attraction
"Recent reports claim that Como are interested in a potential deal for Chelsea centre-forward Liam Delap, but there are two main reasons why the Englishman is unlikely to join Cesc Fabregas’s side th...
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