Chelsea striker Liam Delap is reportedly likely to leave the club this summer, with industry insider Mick Brown saying it will be impossible for him to survive under new manager Xabi Alonso.
The Blues only signed Delap from Ipswich Town last summer, but he had a disappointing debut at Stamford Bridge.
With just one goal in 27 Premier League games, it’s no wonder the 23-year-old is likely to be seen as a player Chelsea would be happy to let go.
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Former Premier League scout Mick Brown gave an insight into the situation in an interview with Football Insider, stating that Delap could potentially leave Chelsea for Everton.
Liam Delap to leave Chelsea under Xabi Alonso
Delap appears to be unsuitable as Alonso’s next manager, with Brown admitting it means the England Under-21s’ career at Stamford Bridge has already come to an end.
“Delap’s style suits Everton much better than Chelsea,” Brown said.
“If Alonso came in, I would expect him to give the same assessment because he is not the type of striker who is involved with the ball at his feet.
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“If that’s the way the new manager wants to play, I can see him moving forward.
“It’s good that the team has different options, but Chelsea will want to sign a new striker and selling Delap would raise money and free up space.
“If a good offer comes from Everton or someone else, Chelsea would be ready to let him go and then shift their focus elsewhere.”
Information about Liam Delap
We previously reported on Delap’s future with Chelsea, and our information is that he is attracting interest from: Manchester United, Newcastle United, Everton, Brighton, Sunderland.
The Red Devils tried hard to sign Delap while he was at Ipswich Town, but Chelsea beat them to the deal at that point.
It may come as a surprise that United are still interested after his troubled time in west London, but he remains a highly regarded young talent in the industry.
But for now, a move to a club like Everton seems the more likely scenario, perhaps this summer.
