{"id":4058,"date":"2025-05-21T21:28:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T21:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/05\/21\/chelsea-must-sell-lost-flops-to-earn-money-by-combining-isak-delap\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T21:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T21:28:14","slug":"chelsea-must-sell-lost-flops-to-earn-money-by-combining-isak-delap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/05\/21\/chelsea-must-sell-lost-flops-to-earn-money-by-combining-isak-delap\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea must sell &#8220;lost &#8216;flops'&#8221; to earn money by combining Isak &#038; Delap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/05\/21\/chelsea-must-sell-lost-flops-to-earn-money-by-combining-isak-delap\/#The_latest_in_Chelsea_striker_search\" >The latest in Chelsea striker search<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/05\/21\/chelsea-must-sell-lost-flops-to-earn-money-by-combining-isak-delap\/#How_much_Nkunku_makes_compared_to_Delap_Isak\" >How much Nkunku makes compared to Delap &#038; Isak<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/05\/21\/chelsea-must-sell-lost-flops-to-earn-money-by-combining-isak-delap\/#Their_new_John_Terry_Chelsea_sees_%E2%80%9CColossal%E2%80%9D_signature_100_million_defender\" >Their new John Terry: Chelsea sees &#8220;Colossal&#8221; signature \u00a3100 million defender<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If the campaign ends with Chelsea ensuring Champions League qualification, the Blues did so this season without the presence of a reliable, consistent centre forward.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Not injecting Ads due to No-Ads mode. --><!-- Not injecting Ads due to No-Ads mode. --><\/p>\n<p>While Nicholas Jackson has called for Enzo Maresca, the Senegalese striker missed five games due to a hamstring injury, but only scored 10 times in the Premier League in 2024\/25.<\/p>\n<p>    The currently suspended marksmen were probably not helped by the lack of direct competition in that role.<\/p>\n<p>Jackson&#8217;s 29-goal return in 77 games is hardly disastrous, but the Blues still lead a decent, leaning on the days of Diego Costa and Didier Drogba.<\/p>\n<p>In the summer when Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are looking for new strikers, Chelsea himself appears eager to strengthen the ranks with his own new additions.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Not injecting Ads due to No-Ads mode. --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-latest-on-chelsea-39-s-striker-search\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_latest_in_Chelsea_striker_search\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>The latest in Chelsea striker search<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps this summer, the target of the Premier League outfit dream is Newcastle United&#8217;s talisman Alexander Isaac, with the Swedish star scoring 23 top flight goals this season.<\/p>\n<p>The former Real Sociedad man was contacted by Stamford Bridge&#8217;s interest last summer, but reports have come up again regarding his interest in the service this time.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old is reportedly open to moving to London, but the deal appears to be out of reach, amid the interest of rivals from the gunners.<\/p>\n<p>    With that in mind, alternative options have been created by Todd Bouley and Co, and a recent report has been published outlining Ipswichtown&#8217;s Liam Dellup remains the main target amid the 12-goal hauling in the league this season.<\/p>\n<p>Athletics&#8217; Laurie Whitwell recently revealed that the 22-year-old is giving a &#8220;face-to-face talk&#8221; with Man United, but Chelsea has been appointed as a rival suitor.<\/p>\n<p>    It&#8217;s available for just \u00a330 million following Ipswich&#8217;s recent relegation, and the British will represent Boley&#8217;s bargain options this summer, with Jackson in the middle needing the competition and cover needed for Jackson in the middle.<\/p>\n<p>Acquiring such transactions on the line can also run in parallel with important departures from the bridge.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-nkunku-earns-compared-to-delap-amp-isak\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_Nkunku_makes_compared_to_Delap_Isak\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>How much Nkunku makes compared to Delap &#038; Isak<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is worth remembering the excitement surrounding the capture of Nkunku in the summer of 2023. The Frenchman took part in a \u00a352 million deal from RB Leipzig, scoring 125 goals and assists in 172 games on the Bundesliga side before that.<\/p>\n<p>That marquee move looked like a prominent coup in 2021\/22 taking into account his exploits. This is not translated in British football, but he scored 35 goals and 20 assists in just 57 games.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the 2023\/24 campaign, a knee injury was maintained during the preseason, setting the tone for the 27-year-old&#8217;s miserable two years.<\/p>\n<p>    He has 14 goals this time in all competitions, but only three of them have come on top flights, with the former Paris Saint-Germain man being limited to just nine leagues under Maresca&#8217;s watch.<\/p>\n<p>The problem appears to be finding a settler of a versatile asset in the starting lineup, with Maresca claiming he is not an orthodox striker, despite failing to drive Cole Palmer or Enzo Fernandez out of ten roles.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Tnunku&#8217;s Pl rd -23\/24-24\/2<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>stat (*per game)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>23\/24<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>24\/25<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Game (start)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>11 (2)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>27 (9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>the goal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Target Frequency<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>146 min<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>313 min<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>I missed a big opportunity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>assist<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>A big opportunity has been created<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Key Pass*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Pass accuracy*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>89%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>91%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Successful dribbling*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics via Sofascore<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>As cult hero John Obi Mikel said last month, Nkank simply &#8220;seems to be lost&#8221; when asked to play the middle in Jackson&#8217;s absence.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, there appears to be a wide range of interest in the struggling star before the upcoming window. The report shows he can depart for a fee in the \u00a335 million area.<\/p>\n<p>Scooping numbers close to that asking price was also supported by the ability to shift Nkunku from wage bills, with the former Leipzig man currently taking home \u00a3195k a week in West London.<\/p>\n<p>To put that into perspective, the highly sought-after ISAK is on a salary of \u00a3120k per week at St James Park, while the aforementioned Dellup is at &#8220;just 20k&#8221; \u00a320k on Portman Road.<\/p>\n<p>    In particular, based on his Limp Premier League returns, the 5-foot-10 flop does not guarantee such spending. Now it&#8217;s time for Boley to finally cash out his expensive mistakes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"31e9-4d9d-9dedf32c57d4\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"w-img \"><\/div>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\">Related<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Their_new_John_Terry_Chelsea_sees_%E2%80%9CColossal%E2%80%9D_signature_100_million_defender\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tTheir new John Terry: Chelsea sees &#8220;Colossal&#8221; signature \u00a3100 million defender<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Chelsea could consider strengthening their defense this summer<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If the campaign ends with Chelsea ensuring Champions League qualification, the Blues did so this season without the presence of a reliable, consistent centre forward. While Nicholas Jackson has called for Enzo Maresca, the Senegalese striker missed five games due to a hamstring injury, but only scored 10 times in the Premier League in 2024\/25. 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