“How they are moving forward to sign Liam Delap after the Chalobah deal.”

Cesc Fàbregas is drawing attention to Como in the transfer market as he seeks to secure the signing of English forward Liam Delap, currently with Chelsea. This move comes in the wake of the sale of Trevoh Chalobah to the Lariani for a fee of €30 million, which has strengthened the relationship between the two clubs.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Como made an “initial approach” to secure Delap's services. The 23-year-old striker is one of the top options on the Italian club's list to bolster their attacking line. The positive relationship between Como and Chelsea, following the Chalobah deal, may facilitate the realization of this loan or transfer.

Delap, who made a name for himself in his first season in the Premier League in 2024-25 by scoring 12 goals in 37 matches for Ipswich Town, caught Chelsea's attention, prompting them to activate his €35 million release clause the following summer. However, his time at Chelsea has been less stellar. Since joining the club, Delap has seen his starting position compromised, particularly with Joao Pedro's rise in the squad, resulting in just two goals in 41 appearances across all competitions by the end of the 2026-27 season, most of which came from the bench.

Como, in turn, expresses the need for a new forward to compete and play alongside Anastasios Douvikas. Although Álvaro Morata remains part of the squad, his departure is considered a possibility if a suitable offer arises. The move to sign Delap could not only strengthen Como's attack but also allow the player to regain competitive rhythm, something he has been lacking at Chelsea.

The next step for Como will be to formalize the proposal and attempt to negotiate the terms with Chelsea, while Delap considers what could be a new chapter in his career. With the transfer market heating up, the coming weeks could prove decisive for the realization of this deal.