Leeds United have joined Nottingham Forest and Everton in the race for Chelsea striker Liam Delap. The 20-year-old forward is valued at £35M-£40M by the Blues, who have received strong interest from multiple Premier League clubs.
Who is Liam Delap?
Delap, son of former Manchester City and England striker Rory Delap, came through the ranks at Manchester City before joining Chelsea in 2022. The young striker has impressed in loan spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich Town, scoring 19 goals in 40 appearances last season.
Why are Leeds United interested?
With Leeds United finishing 14th in the Premier League last season (47 points, 11W-14D-13L), scoring 49 goals and conceding 56, the club is looking to strengthen their attack. Delap's physical presence and goal-scoring ability make him an attractive target for manager Jesse Marsch.
What comes next?
Leeds United face stiff competition from Nottingham Forest and Everton, who are also exploring a move for Delap. Chelsea are holding out for a fee in the region of £35M-£40M, which could prove to be a stumbling block for the Whites. The transfer window is open until September 1, giving Leeds United time to negotiate a deal.
