Ipswich Town consider re-signing Liam Delap, who has lost his starting spot at Chelsea. Delap previously played for Ipswich Town, scoring key goals before his £30m transfer.
What happened?
Liam Delap’s situation at Chelsea looks increasingly clear, and it is not a flattering one. He has lost the No 9 shirt to fellow striker Joao Pedro and is reportedly training separately as Chelsea reshape their attacking options under Xabi Alonso.
Why it matters for Ipswich Town
From an Ipswich perspective, this is the sort of market opportunity that can appear quickly and disappear just as fast. Delap knows the club, knows the environment, and had enough value for Chelsea to spend £30m on him after Ipswich’s relegation. With Ipswich Town currently 11 points behind leaders Coventry in the Championship, and having scored 71 goals this season with a +29 goal difference, they may see Delap as a key signing to boost their promotion hopes.
What comes next?
Nottingham Forest being mentioned as another potential suitor for Delap’s signature also matters, as they can offer Premier League football and a different short-term pitch. Ipswich, meanwhile, would be selling familiarity, minutes, and a system that could suit a forward needing rhythm and trust more than noise and hype. With Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Azor Matusiwa, and Florentino Luís currently sidelined, Ipswich Town may be keen to bring in a striker like Delap to bolster their squad. As the new season has not yet begun, Ipswich Town are still looking to build on their strong finish to the 2025 campaign, where they ended up 2nd in the Championship with 75 points from 41 games, and a recent form of LWWDW.
