Mick Brown: Mid-table PL club will be ready to accept Everton bid for this player

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(Credit: Imago) Thu 21 May 2026 18:15, UK Liam Delap is edging closer to a move away from Chelsea as they are now prepared to entertain offers for his signature in the summer transfer window.The 23-year-old has endured a difficult first season at Stamford Bridge and has struggled to make an impact on the starting XI when called upon.As a result, there is a growing feeling he could be moved on following Xabi Alonso’s appointment, with decisions to be made about a number of big-name stars.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Chelsea view Delap as a sellable asset and believe they can raise funds from his sale.The Blues have been strong sellers in the market over a number of years and could now move the striker on to make way for incoming players in a busy transfer window for Chelsea. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Why are Chelsea prepared to sell Liam Delap?Brown told Football Insider on 18 May that Alonso could oversee a clear-out at Chelsea, with as many as six players pushed out of Stamford Bridge.The newly-appointed manager is set to oversee major changes in the summer window, with players to be let go in order to raise funds and clear space for additions.Liam Delap2025-26 StatsAppearances40Starts16Minutes Played1596Goals2Assists4Liam Delap’s stats for Chelsea in the 2025-26 season.

(via Transfermarkt)Given Delap’s lack of impact since joining Chelsea last year, there is a growing feeling he could be among those allowed to leave West London.“Delap’s style suits Everton much more than it does Chelsea,” Brown told Football Insider.“I expect when Alonso comes in he will make that same evaluation because he’s not the type of striker who is going to involved with the ball at his feet.“If that’s how the new manager wants to play, then I can see him moving on.“It’s good to have different options in the squad, but Chelsea will want to sign a new striker, and selling Delap would raise money and clear some space.“If a good offer comes in from Everton or anybody else, I expect Chelsea will be prepared to let him go and then they will shift their focus elsewhere.”Could Everton make a move to sign Delap this summer?A number of clubs in the Premier League are believed to be interested in siging Delap if he is allowed to leave Chelsea, with Everton among the front-runners.David Moyes’ side are keen to strengthen up front amid ongoing concerns about the strength of their current options Beto and Thierno Barry.Credit: ImagoAs a result, Football Insider revealed on 19 May that Delap is a transfer target for Everton as they aim to strengthen up front in the summer transfer window.Moyes’ style of play at Everton is expected to better suit the striker’s physicality and it could be seen as the perfect move, albeit one year later than planned.The Toffees had hoped to land Delap from Ipswich last summer but missed out when Chelsea made a move, and could now capitalise on his availability. 🦁 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Chelsea Insider Access Get the full story from Stamford Bridge and Cobham with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from West London.