Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke showing appreciation towards supporters
Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke showing appreciation towards supporters
Leeds have joined the race to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap in the summer transfer window, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
Delap made the move to Stamford Bridge last summer after Chelsea activated his release clause following Ipswich Town's relegation from the Premier League.
The English striker struggled to make an impact since joining the club, and he is now attracting interest ahead of a potential move in the summer.
Chelsea have a number of options in the centre forward position, including Nicolas Jackson and Joao Pedro.
Leeds might be looking to bring in another centre forward option due to Joel Piroe making the move to West Ham this week.
According to GIVEMESPORT sources, Leeds have now entered the race to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap in the summer transfer window, but they face competition for his signature.
Nottingham Forest and Everton are also believed to be keen on the powerful forward in the final weeks of the market.
Chelsea sources say that Delap has a £50 million asking price, but the interested clubs believe that a deal in the region of £40 million would be possible.
Delap made the move to Chelsea for a fee of £30 million. Despite enduring a difficult time last season, the Blues are looking to make a profit if they sell him this summer.
Leeds have enjoyed a strong transfer window so far, and they're clearly looking to add to their striker department before the market closes.
Liam Delap
Liam Delap
Leeds enjoying strong transfer window
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So far in this summer transfer window, Leeds have secured the signings of James Trafford, Tarik Muharemovic, Nico Elvedi, and Harry Wilson.
The Yorkshire club have significantly improved their centre-back options while bringing in one of the most highly rated young goalkeepers in the world.
Further forward, Harry Wilson, who enjoyed a strong 25-26 season with Fulham, has signed on a free transfer.
Leeds' business doesn't appear to be over just yet, though, with signing a centre-forward clearly one of their priorities in the final weeks.
Delap would certainly provide some strong competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin up front, and they are similar profiles in terms of being powerful strikers.