# Chelsea Delap transfer saga

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chelsea-delap-transfer-saga
> Updated: 2026-07-30T23:05:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Chelsea began the summer seeking to move striker Liam Delel after a disappointing season in which he scored only one league goal. On 21 July, the club submitted a transfer offer to Aston Villa, which the club rejected, stating the forward did not fit the profile they wanted. By 30 July, Chelsea had set a £35‑40 million price tag for Delap, aiming for a profit on their original £30 million outlay. The valuation attracted interest from several Premier League sides, including Everton, Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Manchester United, while the player’s limited playing time and goal return continued to be cited as factors driving the sale.

Later, Chelsea confirmed the £35‑40 million tag and identified Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United as the primary suitors. Everton would need to break their transfer record, with manager David Moyes touting Delap as a focal point for the club. New Forest boss Oliver Glasner instructed a bid to provide cover for Chris Wood, and Leeds United, after splashing £40 million on goalkeeper James Trafford, are monitoring the situation to free funds for a striker. Delap’s season tally was updated to three goals in 28 Premier League appearances, underscoring the continued desire to off‑load the under‑21 forward.

## Claims

- Chelsea are demanding a fee of around £40 million for Liam Delap. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Leeds United, Everton and Nottingham Forest are among clubs interested in Liam Delap. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Everton would need to make Liam Delap the most expensive striker in their history to sign him. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner has instructed the club to pursue a bid for Liam Delap. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Liam Delap scored just one goal in 28 Premier League games for Chelsea last season and three total for the club. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chelsea bought Liam Delap for £30 million last summer. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The £40 million fee would give Chelsea a £10 million profit over Delap's purchase price. (single source)
- Manchester United have also been linked with a potential bid for Liam Delap. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Chelsea’s Liam Delap targeted by Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United

Chelsea set a £35‑40 million price for striker Liam Delap, prompting interest from Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United, who may need record spending to secure him.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-striker-liam-delap-valued-at-40m-as-premier-league-clubs-chase-his-transfer

### 2026-07-21: Chelsea's Liam Delap Transfer Offer Rejected by Aston Villa

Chelsea offered Liam Delap to Aston Villa, who rejected the move, citing performance and a desire for a different striker profile.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelseas-liam-delap-transfer-offer-rejected-by-aston-villa

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