{"id":45576,"date":"2026-04-08T07:29:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:29:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/chelsea-have-serious-interest-in-premier-league-star-to-replace-recently-signed-player\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T07:29:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:29:22","slug":"chelsea-have-serious-interest-in-premier-league-star-to-replace-recently-signed-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/chelsea-have-serious-interest-in-premier-league-star-to-replace-recently-signed-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea have serious interest in Premier League star to replace recently signed player"},"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\/2026\/04\/08\/chelsea-have-serious-interest-in-premier-league-star-to-replace-recently-signed-player\/#Nick_Woltemade_could_be_a_surprisingly_powerful_signing_for_Chelsea\" >Nick Woltemade could be a surprisingly powerful signing for Chelsea<\/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\/2026\/04\/08\/chelsea-have-serious-interest-in-premier-league-star-to-replace-recently-signed-player\/#Liam_Delap_likely_to_leave_Chelsea\" >Liam Delap likely to leave Chelsea<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea are reportedly seriously interested in a potential surprise move for Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade amid doubts over Liam Delap.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Simon Phillips, there is uncertainty over Woltemade&#8217;s future as he wants to play more often as a striker and Chelsea could make an offer for him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is not yet guaranteed that Chelsea will make a move for the Germany international, but they are said to be considering it, especially if Newcastle make a move for Delap.<\/p>\n<p>Delap has had a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge and we understand that Newcastle are one of the clubs that have been informed of his potential signing this summer.<\/p>\n<p>If Delap were to move on, Waltemade would certainly have the potential to be a solid replacement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nick_Woltemade_could_be_a_surprisingly_powerful_signing_for_Chelsea\"><\/span>Nick Woltemade could be a surprisingly powerful signing for Chelsea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><i>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/i><\/b><b><i><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i>    Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Waltemmed wasn&#8217;t entirely convincing at Newcastle, but he started well and attracted the attention of top clubs during his time at Stuttgart.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old could benefit from a change of scene and the chance to play in his preferred role more often, so joining the Blues could make some sense.<\/p>\n<p>It may be a bit of a risk, but after Delap&#8217;s struggles since joining from Ipswich Town, it&#8217;s certainly worth trying something different from before.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liam_Delap_likely_to_leave_Chelsea\"><\/span>Liam Delap likely to leave Chelsea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our sources have previously said that Delap&#8217;s future at CFC is already in doubt, with Newcastle joined by the likes of Manchester United, Everton, Brighton and Sunderland, who are monitoring his situation closely.<\/p>\n<p>Delap has been a huge failure at Chelsea this season with just one goal in 22 Premier League games, which could mean he doesn&#8217;t get much time to develop and prove himself.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Delap impressed at Ipswich and there&#8217;s certainly a chance he can still have a decent career in the Premier League, even if he&#8217;s not suited for a club aiming for top four or titles.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea are reportedly seriously interested in a potential surprise move for Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade amid doubts over Liam Delap. 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