Como approach Chelsea for Delap after €30m Chalobah deal
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Como have made an approach to Chelsea for striker Liam Delap after securing a €30m deal for defender Trevoh Chalobah.
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Attributed to original sourceFriday’s reports claim that Cesc Fabregas’s Como have made an approach to sign English centre-forward Liam Delap from Premier League side Chelsea, who recently sold Trevoh Chalobah to the Lariani for €30m.
Fabrizio Romano: Como enquiry for Chelsea’s Delap According to reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano , Como have made an ‘initial approach’ for Chelsea and former England youth international striker Delap.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 16: Liam Delap of Chelsea looks on during the warm up prior to the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City on May 16, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Romano claims that Delap is high on Como’s shortlist of potential attacking options and that the relationship between the club and Chelsea is in a good place following the Chalobah deal . There is also the obvious Fabregas connection between the two clubs as well.
Delap, 23, impressed during his first season in the Premier League in 2024-25 when he netted 12 goals from 37 appearances for newly-promoted Ipswich Town. This was enough to convince Chelsea into triggering his €35m (£30m) release clause the following summer.
Since then, the 23-year-old has struggled to nail down a place as a starter at Stamford Bridge, falling behind Joao Pedro in the club’s pecking order, and by the end of 2026-27, he had registered just two goals from 41 appearances across all competitions, the majority of which came off the bench.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 14: Liam Delap of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on March 14, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Como, meanwhile, feel that they still need a new centre-forward to rotate and compete with Anastasios Douvikas. Alvaro Morata remains on the club’s books, but he is likely to be sold if an appropriate offer comes in.
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What happened
Como have contacted Chelsea over a potential move for striker Liam Delap, as the Italian club continue an ambitious summer rebuild. The approach comes shortly after Como confirmed a €30m deal for Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah. Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town last summer but struggled for regular minutes, and Como see him as a key attacking target. The talks are at an early stage but Como are pushing to strengthen significantly before the Serie A season begins.
Chance analysis
Como's rapid spending — including the Chalobah deal and now a push for Delap — signals serious financial ambition from the Italian club, backed by wealthy ownership. For Chelsea, Delap's potential departure would be another example of trimming squad depth to comply with PSR and fund new signings. Delap struggled for game time at Stamford Bridge, so a move could benefit his development while providing Chelsea with a fee or squad balance.
Chelsea could lose a young striker they signed last summer, while Como would add a proven Championship-quality forward to their attacking line.
Delap's limited minutes at Chelsea make a Como move plausible; if completed, it weakens Chelsea's forward depth but signals Como's Serie A ambitions.