Chelsea striker Liam Delap has been linked with a move away from the West London club in recent weeks, with Everton interested in him.
Liam Delap has not been able to make the desired impact since joining Chelsea from Ipswich Town in a £30 million deal last summer, and naturally, there have been speculations surrounding his future.
Everton are hoping to secure his signature, but Chelsea might not sanction his departure in the summer. According to Football Insider, Liam Rosenior is prepared to block his exit. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea are willing to showcase their faith in the player and allow him the time to regain his form and confidence. There is no doubt that he is a talented young player with a bright future. With the right guidance, he might be able to fulfil his potential at Chelsea.
He has previously shown his quality in the Premier League, and he was on the radar of several top clubs when he decided to join the London outfit. Chelsea need to show more faith in him.
Meanwhile, Everton were hoping to secure his signature at the end of the season. They need more quality and depth in the attacking unit, and the 22-year-old should prove to be an excellent acquisition. It will be interesting to see whether they are prepared to test Chelsea’s resolve at the end of the season with an offer.
Will Chelsea allow Delap enough chances?
The striker will be desperate to get back to his best. If he does not get the required gametime at Chelsea, it would make sense for him to move on. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The player should hold showdown talks with Chelsea at the end of the season. He must seek assurance regarding his game time for the upcoming campaign. Staying at Chelsea, only to sit on the bench, would be detrimental to his development.
Regular football at Everton could unlock his true potential. He would get to play regularly, and he is unlikely to be put under too much pressure either. So far, he has just one goal in 18 Premier League matches for Chelsea, and it remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.