Sources: Everton told to pay £30m to sign striker target as PL rivals line up arrival

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(Credit: Imago) Wed 29 April 2026 7:45, UK Chelsea will look to recoup all of the £30million fee that they paid for striker Liam Delap if they decide to sell him this summer, sources have told Football Insider. Everton are believed to be part of a whole host of clubs who are keen to try and sign the 23-year-old, but the Blues are yet to decide how they will handle his future.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Everton ready to exploit Liam Delap’s struggles at ChelseaEverton were one of the many clubs that were hugely keen to sign Delap last summer, after he was relegated back to the Championship with Ipswich Town. Delap is not a popular figure among the fans, and Everton are looking to exploit that by potentially striking a deal for him this summer.

However, it has now become clear that any deal will not come cheaply for the Merseysiders, with Chelsea holding out to try and recoup every penny of the £30m that they spent.Everton ‘favourites’ for Delap as Newcastle lurkFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider at the start of April that Everton are the “favourites” to sign Delap this summer, despite links with Newcastle emerging of late. It remains to be seen whether Delap will be on the move this summer or whether Chelsea will decide to keep hold of him, but it is clear that Everton are well-placed to strike if the door is left open. 🦁 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.