Liam Delap’s move from Ipswich Town to Chelsea last summer has not worked out.
The striker has scored just one goal in 22 Premier League appearances this season and has failed to nail down a spot in the Blues’ starting XI.
To make matters worse, Chelsea could sign a new centre-forward in the next transfer window as they continue to be linked with the likes of Julian Alvarez and Igor Thiago.
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Liam Delap wants move away from Chelsea
It does not look as though Delap plans to hang around Chelsea for too much longer under these conditions.
Journalist Simon Phillips has claimed on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea that the 23-year-old is eyeing a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.
According to Phillips, Delap fears he will become third-choice striker at Chelsea, who are set to sign Emanuel Emegha from sister club Strasbourg.
In terms of potential destinations, Newcastle United are thought to be interested in Delap.
A transfer to St James’ Park could open up the way for Nick Woltemade to move to Stamford Bridge.
Phillips has also reported that Chelsea have Woltemade on their radar and could enquire about him if Newcastle make an approach for Delap.
The Club World Cup winners are well aware of what Woltemade can do after watching him score twice against them earlier this season.
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