Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is reportedly determined to keep striker Liam Delap at the club despite mounting speculation suggesting the forward could be sold in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to Football Insider.
Delap, 22, joined CHELSEA last year and has shown flashes of his potential despite inconsistent minutes and multiple tactical shifts during the season. Since Rosenior’s arrival, however, the young forward has been given increased responsibility, impressing the head coach with his physicality, pressing intensity, and ability to adapt to new systems. Rosenior is believed to view Delap as an ideal fit for his long-term vision, especially as he looks to build a more dynamic and aggressive attacking unit.
Despite this, the club’s hierarchy are reportedly evaluating several players ahead of the summer window, and Delap’s name has emerged as one that could attract considerable interest from across the Premier League and Europe.
Multiple sides are said to be monitoring his situation closely, encouraged by both his age profile and the perception that Chelsea may be willing to negotiate.
Rosenior, however, is pushing back against the idea of a sale, insisting that Delap’s development is best served at Stamford Bridge. Internal discussions are expected to continue into the off-season as the Blues attempt to balance squad planning, financial strategy, and the manager’s preferred direction.
Opinion: Why a Move Away Might Actually Be Best for Delap
Although Rosenior sees Delap as a long-term asset, a transfer could ultimately benefit the young striker. CHELSEA’s attacking depth means guaranteed minutes may still be hard to come by, regardless of managerial backing.
At this stage of his career, Delap needs consistent starting opportunities — something smaller or mid-table Premier League clubs may be more willing to provide.
A move away would also allow him to step out of the pressure-filled environment of a top-six club, develop more naturally, and establish himself as a leading forward rather than a rotational option. For Delap, the path to becoming a dependable Premier League striker might be clearer outside west London.
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