Pat Nevin Backs Everton Signing Chelsea Star: Can Moyes Get The Best Out Of The Bullish Striker?
Pat Nevin Backs Everton Signing Chelsea Star: Can Moyes Get The Best Out Of The Bullish Striker? Everton are looking to revive interest in a striker they narrowly missed out on last summer, and that’s Chelsea’s Liam Delap. Football Insider and TEAMtalk state that the Toffees have placed the 23-year-old English forward right at the top of their shortlist ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Delap moved to Stamford Bridge from Ipswich Town in June 2025 for £30 million, choosing Chelsea’s Champions League project over Merseyside. Everton eye Chelsea forward again as familiar transfer target struggles at Stamford Bridge That choice came despite Everton holding extensive talks with the player, even giving his agent a private tour of Finch Farm and the new Hill Dickinson Stadium. However, his debut season in London has been tough, yielding just two goals in 38 appearances and a mere 11 Premier League starts.
With Chelsea signing Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg this summer, Delap’s path to regular football looks even more restricted. Chelsea appear ready to cash in, with talkSPORT valuing the forward at £40 million. While Delap told The Telegraph that he wants to stay and fight for his place, Stamford Bridge officials seem to have other ideas.
Santiago Castro and Troy Parrott are also on Everton’s radar as backup options, according to TEAMtalk. Former Everton player Pat Nevin has already thrown his support behind the deal, branding it absolutely nailed on as a perfect match for the striker. “I don’t see him going back to Ipswich,” Nevin stated in an interview.
“Everton would be the obvious place. Absolutely nailed on. I’m not saying it’s a done deal, but I think Everton want him and I think it would be brilliant for everyone.