Chelsea have been actively searching for a striker to strengthen their attack. While Nicolas Jackson has shown improvement this season, there is still a clear need for a more clinical forward.
Big names such as Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney were previously linked with Chelsea, but the situation has shifted in recent months.
Now, the club is exploring new options, with Liam Delap emerging as a strong candidate.
Speaking on The Byline, Ben Jacobs revealed that the £20m-rated Delap is “more likely to sign for Chelsea this month than Victor Osimhen.”
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Why Chelsea Prefer Delap
Jacobs highlighted Chelsea’s growing interest in Delap, noting that the club appreciates his ability to drop deep and his hard-working approach.
Chelsea also see potential for him to become a more advanced player.
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This preference for Delap over Osimhen is “interesting,” especially as Delap is having an excellent season at Ipswich Town, where his performances have also caught Tottenham’s attention.
Delap’s stats this season reflect his potential, with eight goals and two assists in 19 games.
In comparison, Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, has scored ten goals and provided three assists in 12 games.
Jacobs remarked, “The stats this season suggest that Delap is just as good an option as Osimhen, considering he’s playing at a higher level.”
A Long-Term Gamble?
It is important to note that this is Delap’s first season performing at such a high level.
Comparison with last season’s numbers would offer a much different perspective.
However, Chelsea’s focus on the 20-year-old suggests they are investing in his future potential.
