Como's Move for Liam Delap: Chelsea's Striker Situation

Liam Delap’s Chelsea future has taken a sharp twist, with Como making an early move to lure the striker to Serie A, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The spotlight at Stamford Bridge had seemed fixed on Enzo Fernandez and his long-discussed switch to Man City. That was supposed to be the saga of the day. Then a different name crashed the agenda.

Como move for Delap as Fabregas targets a striker

Delap has only been a Chelsea player for a year, yet his first season could hardly have gone worse. One campaign in, and the sense around the club is clear: a clean break might suit everyone.

Romano reports that Como, who have just completed a deal for Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea, have now turned their attention to Delap. The former Ipswich forward is described as “high on the shortlist” for Cesc Fabregas’ side, with an initial approach already lodged.

Time is not on Como’s side. With roughly two weeks left in the window and a glaring need for a centre-forward, the Italian club have accelerated their plans. The interest is real, the groundwork is under way, and Delap suddenly has a potential escape route from a difficult London spell.

Loan or permanent? Chelsea weigh their options

Chelsea’s stance remains to be seen. There is no concrete mention yet of a loan in Romano’s report, and any temporary move abroad would occupy one of the club’s limited foreign loan slots.

That complicates the picture. Delap still has several years left on his contract, but his value has slumped after a poor season, leaving Chelsea with a decision: protect an asset with a loan and hope his stock recovers, or cut ties now and bank a fee while there is firm interest.

What is clear is that his situation has moved from background noise to live issue. As Como push for a striker and Fabregas sharpens his squad, Delap’s next step could define whether his Chelsea chapter is merely a brief misfire or the prelude to a revival in Italy.