Leeds United are exploring a move to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap, according to iNews.
The ‘selfless‘ 23-year-old is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after a hugely frustrating debut campaign.
After completing a big-money move to Chelsea from Ipswich Town following an impressive 12-goal Premier League season, Delap struggled.
Across 28 Premier League appearances last season – the majority from the substitutes’ bench – Delap scored just one goal.
With competition for places fierce in Chelsea’s overcrowded attack, the club are ready to sanction a sale this summer.
Delap’s representatives have engaged several top-flight clubs in search of a clean break and guaranteed first-team opportunities.
Leeds are eager to add Delap to an ambitious summer recruitment drive that has already featured significant spending across multiple positions.
They want competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who hit a rich vein of goalscoring form last season. Delap would provide valuable back-up, possessing a similarly direct and physical profile.
Delap is currently with Chelsea in Australia for their pre-season tour and started Tuesday’s 6-4 triumph over the Western Sydney Wanderers.
With Chelsea on the verge of signing Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal, Delap’s chances of securing regular game time have been further impacted.
Everton are also keen on a move for the striker.
