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Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

Mon 25 May 2026 17:45, UK

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Liam Delap remains a target for Newcastle United after they missed out on his signature in the last summer transfer window.

Delap last scored for Chelsea in early January, and netted just three times in 47 appearances across his debut season at the club.

He has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in the coming months as Xabi Alonso lines up some attacking signings following his appointment as their new boss.

Everton are reportedly admirers, and as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Newcastle are also keeping tabs on Delap as the next window approaches.

Eddie Howe will be fronting Newcastle’s transfer plans this summer and looks set to eye a new striker signing to bolster his struggling forward line.

Newcastle wanted Liam Delap and remain keen on a move this summer

Sources have revealed to Football Insider that Delap will need to impress Alonso in pre-season training to earn a longer stay at Chelsea.

He could be moved on if the Blues look to sign a new striker, with Newcastle waiting in the wings after they missed out on the 23-year-old last summer.

Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “We know Newcastle are admirers of Delap. They were one of the clubs that were looking to sign him from Ipswich last summer before he did make that move to Stamford Bridge.

“Obviously it has been a difficult debut season for Delap in West London. He has struggled for form with just two goals and four assists in 47 appearances across all competitions.

“He is under contract until 2031, so look, Chelsea will be looking at a decent fee for Delap if they were to consider selling him.

Newcastle open to offers for Yoane Wissa as new striker signing eyed

Will Osula ended the campaign as Howe’s first-choice striker ahead of Wissa after Nick Woltemade was moved to attacking midfield.

With Delap in their sights, sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Newcastle are happy to sell Wissa this summer following a dismal debut season at the club.

He had to wait until December to make his Magpies debut after suffering a serious knee injury, and scored just three goals in 28 appearances from then on in.

Newcastle splashed out £55million on his services from Brentford, and he still has three years left on his contract, so a move will not come cheap for any interested sides.