Delap wants to stay at Chelsea and fight despite intense competition for his position | OneFootball

Chelsea striker Liam Delap is determined to remain at Stamford Bridge and fight for his long-term future, according to The Telegraph.

Despite mounting competition in the Chelsea forward line and uncertainty over the next permanent manager, he wants to stay at the club.

The 23-year-old has endured a difficult first season following his £30 million move last summer.

An injury sustained in August sidelined him for two months, disrupting his early momentum. He has since scored just one Premier League goal.

Delap retains belief in his ability to succeed and is focused on finishing the campaign strongly before returning for pre-season.

Chelsea will further reshuffle their attacking options this summer.

Joao Pedro has impressed, underlining his value with 19 goals across all competitions and a standout display in the FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds United.

Marc Guiu remains part of the squad, while Emmanuel Emegha is due to arrive from Strasbourg.

Nicolas Jackson will return from Bayern Munich after they opted against making his loan move permanent.

Interim boss Calum McFarlane seems to favour Pedro, leaving Delap with limited opportunities.

However, with five years remaining on his contract, the England youth international is not considering an exit and is intent on proving his worth.

Loan move could help Delap

A temporary move could ultimately benefit Delap.

A loan to sister club Strasbourg would offer Delap consistent opportunities in a competitive European league, away from the intense scrutiny of the Premier League.

It would also allow Chelsea to monitor his development closely within their multi-club structure.

For a player still regaining rhythm and confidence, Strasbourg could provide the ideal platform for Delap to rediscover form and return better equipped to compete.