Chelsea Increases Bid in Pursuit of Young Talent Liam Delap
As the summer transfer window approaches, Chelsea is stepping up efforts to sign young striker Liam Delap. According to journalist Simon Phillips, the club has reopened negotiations with the Manchester City prospect and improved their wage offer in an attempt to secure the 21-year-old’s services.
Delap, who impressed during a loan spell at Hull City, is also attracting interest from Manchester United. However, he plans to make a final decision after the season ends.
Chelsea’s recruitment team remains in close contact with Delap and has scheduled more meetings. The enhanced salary proposal signals how seriously the club is pursuing this deal, potentially putting them ahead of United in the race.
While Delap is believed to prefer staying in Manchester for personal reasons, he is reportedly open to relocating, keeping Chelsea’s hopes alive—especially if they can sell him on their long-term vision of nurturing young players.
Although Chelsea continues to monitor other strikers like Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Šeško, and Hugo Ekitike, Delap fits their broader strategy of investing in young talent.
With Champions League qualification still uncertain, Chelsea’s improved offer could prove pivotal in convincing Delap to join Stamford Bridge.
