A highly-rated forward is now keen on joining Chelsea, with the Blues holding talks with his representatives over a potential transfer ahead of January.
Chelsea still in market for new striker despite Nicholas Jackson’s poor form
Enzo Maresca’s side are currently the Premier League’s top scorers and have been on a tear since the start of the 2024/2025 season, but that hasn’t stopped them from looking at potential new forward options.
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The west Londoners were clearly losing patience behind the scenes.
Nicolas Jackson’s goal against Brentford took the Senegal international’s tally to nine goals in 16 appearances in all competitions so far this season, with the former Villarreal star at Mare Scar continues his impressive form and is a player capable of leading the team.
Christopher Nkunku has also contributed plenty of goals off the bench, but Chelsea Chiefs are reportedly still looking for another prolific scorer as 2025 approaches.
Chelsea’s next Premier League games | date |
|---|---|
Everton (away) | December 22 |
Fulham (home) | December 26 |
Ipswich Town (away) | December 30 |
Crystal Palace (away) | January 4 |
Bournemouth (home) | January 14 |
Reliable journalists like Simon Phillips have previously claimed that BlueCo are eyeing the likes of Victor Chokeres, Benjamin Sesko, Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface as potential options , but all those forwards are likely to cost Chelsea dearly.
Another No.9 who might be easier to acquire is Ipswich Town star Liam Delap, who is currently excelling in the Premier League.
The former Manchester City starlet has certainly impressed for a club sitting at the bottom of the table – scoring six goals in all competitions and producing some man-of-the-match performances – which Caught the attention of Stamford Bridge.
According to reliable sources, Chelsea have contacted Ipswich Town about signing Delap and have held talks with the club and his agent (Simon Phillips), but the Tractor Boys’ reluctance to part with such a key player mid-season is understandable.
However, whether it’s mid-season or next summer, any interested team other than Manchester City will £20 million buy-back clause – Need to pay approx. £42 million to get his autograph.
The price tag appears feasible for Chelsea, who are also reportedly being helped by Delap’s stance on moving to west London.
Liam Delap keen on joining Chelsea after talks with agent
According to TEAMtalk, Delap interested in prospect of joining Chelseaeven as the players focus on the job at Portman Road and the task at hand of avoiding relegation.
As other outlets have reported, the 21-year-old’s representatives have also held talks with Chelsea, so it appears they are seriously laying the groundwork for a potential Delap deal as multiple outlets continue to report contacts and discussions.
Homegrown players, young players, performing better and better in the top flight, it was clear that Chelsea were interested in him and Maresca already knew the player well from his time at Eastlands.
“He has a special quality. He is a different type of striker. The goal was offside but he was right there. I’m happy for him.” explain Guardiola Delap three years ago.
“He is 18 years old. One of the valuable values you have to have in that era is to be patient. If you fight hard in every training session, your career will be rewarded and you will get what you deserve. of.”
