Report: Newcastle identify Chelsea ace as potential target, summer move possible | OneFootball

Liam Delap has struggled this season and Newcastle have identified him as a potential target this summer according to reports.

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The Blues fought off interest from a number of Premier League clubs last summer to sign Delap for £30m following Ipswich’s relegation.

The 23-year-old impressed last season as he scored 12 league goals, but unfortunately he’s not been able to replicate that form.

Newcastle identify Liam Delap as a potential target

Delap has faced two spells on the sidelines through injury which hasn’t helped, but he’s still only managed two goals in 31 appearances.

He’s scored just once in the Premier League, and the Blues no doubt would have expected a lot more from Delap.

Liam Rosenior believes Delap will really push on next season, but there are already reports linking him with a move away.

Give Me Sport have reported Newcastle have identified Delap as a potential target this summer, and suitors believe a move could be possible at the end of the season.

The report adds Delap actually met Eddie Howe in person last summer, before opting to make the move to Stamford Bridge.

Delap has also been linked with a move to Everton, and it’ll be interesting to see what Chelsea do if any offers for the striker come in.

Emmanuel Emegha to arrive in the summer

Delap has played second fiddle to the in form Joao Pedro, and there’s more competition on the way in the summer.

Emmanuel Emegha will arrive from Strasbourg at the end of the season, and the Dutch international scored 14 goals in Ligue 1 last season under Rosenior.

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The expectation is Emegha will go straight into the squad to compete for minutes, and it’ll be interesting to see what impact he makes.

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