'From what I’m hearing...' - Ex-Everton chief shares intel on Moyes bid to sign PL striker

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(Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Mon 18 May 2026 7:15, UK Everton’s interest in Liam Delap has cooled amid concerns which have been raised from his time at Chelsea.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, who reveals what he is “hearing” about Delap moving to Hill Dickinson Stadium.The 23-year-old was a target for Everton last summer, but the striker chose to join Chelsea instead in a £30million move from Ipswich.Delap has struggled for form and game time at Stamford Bridge, and could be sold after just one season at the club.Everton could reignite their interest in Delap this summer, as David Moyes looks to strengthen his attacking options. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future. VISIT THE EVERTON TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Everton retain ‘interest’ in signing Liam DelapEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Delap made a “mistake” joining Chelsea.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks that Moyes will be doing his homework on Delap amid “question marks” over his attitude.Games Started11Goals1Expected Goals4.43Chances Created3Successful Dribbles76.9%Liam Delap’s 2025-26 Premier League stats at Chelsea.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “It’s going to be tough.

So there is an interest there. But, from what I’m hearing, he has changed a little bit himself in terms of his mental attitude while he’s been at Chelsea and perhaps isn’t the front-runner that we thought he was before.

“There is obviously a need at Everton for somebody up front to be consistent, and perhaps his hunger may not be there like it was coming up from Ipswich before. But as I say, there are more question marks than there were before.”Everton keeping tabs on Burnley forwardAlongside a striker, Everton are looking to add a new winger to their squad alongside the expected signing of Jack Grealish this summer.Sources have told Football Insider that Everton have sent scouts to watch Burnley forward Loum Tchaouna ahead of a possible summer pursuit.The 22-year-old could be a cheaper alternative than other transfer targets due to Burnley’s relegation to the Championship.Tchaouna would be a bright prospect for the future, and he contributed two goals for the Clarets in the Premier League this season. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.