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Chelsea are reportedly seriously interested in a potential transfer swoop for Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade amid doubts over Liam Delap.

According to Simon Phillips, there is some uncertainty around Woltemade’s future as he wants to be playing as a striker more often, which Chelsea could offer him.

While it’s not yet guaranteed that Chelsea will move for the Germany international, it seems like something they’re considering exploring, particularly if Newcastle make a move for Delap.

It’s been a difficult first season for Delap at Stamford Bridge and our information is that Newcastle are one of the clubs informed that he could be available this summer.

If Delap does move on, then Woltemade certainly has potential as a solid replacement.

Nick Woltemade could be a surprisingly strong signing for Chelsea

Woltemade hasn’t been entirely convincing at Newcastle, but he started well and was on the radar of top clubs during his time at Stuttgart.

The 24-year-old might benefit from a change of scene and from the chance to play in his preferred role more often, so there could be some sense in joining the Blues.

It could be a bit of a risk, but it’s also surely worth trying something different up front after Delap’s struggles since joining from Ipswich Town.

Liam Delap likely to leave Chelsea

Our sources previously told us about Delap’s CFC future being in doubt already, with Newcastle joined by the likes of Manchester United, Everton, Brighton, and Sunderland as keeping an eye on his situation.

With just one goal in 22 Premier League games this season, Delap has been a major flop at Chelsea and it might mean he won’t get much more time to try to improve and show what he can do.

Still, Delap did impress at Ipswich and there’s surely some potential for him to still have a decent Premier League career, even if he’s not quite cut out for clubs with top four or title ambitions.