Hull City pursue Liam Delap after Premier League promotion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Hull City aims to re-sign Liam Delap from Chelsea as they prepare for their return to the Premier League. The Tigers secured promotion after defeating Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship play-off final last month. Delap, who scored eight goals during his loan at Hull in the 2023/24 season, ended his recent Chelsea campaign with a 26-game goal drought. While Hull is interested, they face competition from Ipswich Town, Newcastle United, and Everton, as Chelsea seeks to recover their £30 million investment from Delap's transfer.
- •Hull City secured Premier League promotion after beating Middlesbrough.
- •Liam Delap previously scored eight goals for Hull on loan.
- •Delap is considering his future as Chelsea is open to his exit.
- •Chelsea wants to recoup their £30 million investment in Delap.
- •Hull faces competition from Ipswich, Newcastle, and Everton for Delap.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Hull plot ambitious move to bring back former loanee from Chelsea
"Hull City are keen to re-sign former loan striker Liam Delap from Chelsea as the club prepare to return to the Premier League.The Tigers secured promotion to the Premier League after beating Middlesbr...
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