Newcastle United Eyes £40m Deal for Chelsea Star Liam Delap
Reports indicate that Newcastle United is actively considering a transfer bid to sign striker Liam Delap from Chelsea, with the club reportedly willing to listen to offers around its reported market value of approximately $52 million.
Key Points
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1Newcastle United is reportedly considering a £40m bid to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap during the summer transfer window.
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2Chelsea has confirmed it will be open to offers for its forward, who joined from Ipswich Town after activating his release clause last season.
Developments
Perspectives
Chelsea are willing to listen to offers for striker Liam Delap in the summer transfer window, as Newcastle United is reportedly interested.
— (Metro.co.uk)Newcastle United's fresh interest comes after widespread reports of a £30m relegation release clause being activated following their move from Ipswich Town to Stamford Bridge last season.
— (Sportsmole.co.uk)Chelsea are prepared part ways with striker Liam Delap amid renewed transfer planning and specific offers.
— (Eyefootball)Chelsea forward Liam Delap has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target for Newcastle United despite struggling with form and failing to score since January 2025, which keeps him second behind Joao Pedro at Stamford Bridge. TalkSPORT reports that the Magpies are assessing market opportunities similar to their recent signings of Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa after neither player justified his price tag upon arrival.
Chelsea is preparing to sell striker Liam De Laat for approximately £40 million due to a lack of first-team football and injury struggles at Stamford Bridge while Newcastle United shows interest following their recent signing of Nick Woltemade, who has also struggled with form. Although Chelsea secured the deal last summer when they won over Ipswich Town's star player in 23 years old De Laat is valued by around £40 million
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in Chelsea strikers Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson following a disappointing season marked by Isak's departure. However, analysts note that both players have struggled significantly this year compared to their previous performances at Ipswich Town or the 2019-23 squad era of Newcastle under Eddie Howe