{"id":969821,"date":"2026-05-19T00:07:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T00:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/969821\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T00:07:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T00:07:15","slug":"leeds-united-reportedly-eye-chelseas-liam-delap-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/969821\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United reportedly eye Chelsea’s Liam Delap this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leeds United<\/a> signed two strikers last summer ahead of their return to the Premier League. And, they\u2019ve both been a resounding success.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Dominic Calvert-Lewin<\/a> and Lukas Nmecha<\/a> arrived on free transfers, it\u2019s fair to say supporters were concerned. Their injury records and the fact that they joined for free was worrying.<\/p>\n

However, this gamble ultimately worked out, with the pair scoring a combined 19 Premier League goals this season.<\/p>\n

Leeds United linked with move for Chelsea struggler Liam Delap this summer<\/p>\n

Now, the 49ers could look to pluck another striker out of obscurity this summer from Chelsea. Hopefully, he can rediscover his form of old at Elland Road.<\/p>\n

Because both Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin have been successful since their move to United, it\u2019s easy to forget the poor seasons both had endured prior to their respective moves.<\/p>\n

For Nmecha, he was coming off a season at Wolfsburg where he netted three league goals in 19 appearances. Meanwhile, Calvert-Lewin had also joined Leeds on the back of netting three Premier League goals in 26 appearances for Everton.<\/p>\n

This summer, Leeds could potentially poach another out-of-form striker in Chelsea\u2019s Liam Delap. The 49ers may be hoping that he can revive his career at Elland Road.<\/p>\n

According to reports from journalist Simon Phillips<\/a>, as relayed in TEAMtalk<\/a>, Leeds have made contact with Chelsea over a move for Delap this summer. <\/p>\n

The West London outfit are said to ideally want to reclaim the \u00a330million they paid for the Englishman just last summer. But, Chelsea are also said to be open to a potential loan-to-buy deal for the forward.<\/p>\n

Whilst these claims were from Phillips, TEAMtalk stated that from their end, their sources are yet to confirm whether United hold genuine interest in the 23-year-old at this stage.<\/p>\n

Daniel Farke could help Liam Delap get back to his best at Leeds United<\/p>\n

It is concerning that we\u2019re linked with a striker who\u2019s scored one Premier League goal in 1032 total minutes this season. However, if Daniel Farke<\/a> can work his magic on another striker and get Delap back to his best, then we could potentially have secured an incredible deal.<\/p>\n

Delap has struggled as of late, which is similar to the positions Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin had found themselves in before joining the Whites. Although, the 23-year-old has proven he can produce the goods in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

Just last season, before his move to Chelsea, Delap netted 12 Premier League goals for a poor Ipswich side who were ultimately relegated.<\/p>\n

His move to Chelsea hasn\u2019t worked out, at such a young age. But, Delap has plenty of time to turn his career around. And, a move to Elland Road could be the thing he needs to get back to his best.<\/p>\n

The Englishman would provide excellent competition for Calvert-Lewin and add tremendous squad depth to Farke\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

Given our current position as a club, if Delap were at his best, we would likely be priced out of a move for him. So, we must take a gamble on a player we know is talented when his stock is lower.<\/p>\n

This is what we did with Calvert-Lewin, and it worked a treat. Hopefully, we can repeat that same trick with Delap.<\/p>\n

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