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Como approach Chelsea over summer transfer for striker Liam Delap
Como are interested in signing Chelsea striker Liam Delap, according to transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano .
Chelsea sold Trevoh Chalobah to Como for around £25 million this summer and the two clubs could do another deal.
Como have just two recognised senior strikers, Anastasios Douvikas and Alvaro Morata, on their books at the moment.
Douvikas scored 14 goals in Serie A last season, but Morata drew a blank. The Italian club desperately need to add more firepower to their squad.
Chelsea willing to offload Delap
Chelsea are prepared to offload Delap just one year after his £30 million move from Ipswich Town.
The Englishman struggled badly with injuries and a loss of form in his first season at Stamford Bridge, where the competition for places is at an all-time high.
Chelsea have brought in Danny Welbeck and Emanuel Emegha this summer. With Joao Pedro and Nicolas Jackson also in the squad, Chelsea need to ditch someone.
Delap’s return of three goals in 47 competitive appearances has not helped his case, making him a likely choice to be moved on.
The Blues were reportedly asking for £50 million to sell the 23-year-old, but Como are hoping to negotiate a more affordable fee.
Several Premier League clubs are monitoring Delap’s situation. However, a move to Italy could suit Delap, and the possibility of playing in the Champions League will appeal to him.
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