20 Aug 2026 17:23:05
Looks like Leeds are seriously interested in Delap. Tall striker, 23 years old, room for growth. Exactly the sort of profile we are after. Not bothered about the price so long as the club can afford it.

1.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 19:30:35
Would fancy having him, he hadn't a hope last Seez, so a sustained run in a good spirited team could see a massive return.

Would be very happy if this works.

2.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 20:05:19
Oh dear. 1 goal and 0 assists in last 28. Dear of dear.

3.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 20:18:54
I quietly think what we'll do is pull out of the Delap sweepstakes. Everton will win them.

We'll then take Beto or Barry on loan. Remember that DCL will likely be our primary, and it's about raising the floor of the backup, which I think either of them would do.



That, or target a slightly deeper 10 profile to play behind DCL. Heard that Woltemade doesn't fit Jaissle's style, and that he might be available for a loan. Subject to Farke liking him, I'd take one from Barry, Beto and Woltemade. Perhaps even two if we lost Nmecha to Wrexham.

4.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 20:31:46
There's a cracking player in Woltemade at the right club.
Would take him on loan for sure.

5.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 20:57:42
I am confused, guys. If DCL remains fit, he is surely our main striker under Farke's current system. Are we trying to find an upgrade for Farke or someone who's happy to act as cover/substitute? At this point in our growth, I am not sure what the boss has in mind.



Don't fancy Shirtlap at all!

I really don't know what the club will do here, MOT.

6.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 22:54:54
Please not Delap, absolute donkey, no goals, no assists, no hoper.

7.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 23:39:44
Wind back 12 months before Chelsea.

8.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 00:43:22
12 goals for Ipswich in 24/5.

9.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 07:34:38
Mixed feelings on Delap. He had a good season with Ipswich, but probably signed for the wrong club - Chelsea can be a bit of a graveyard for some players. They sign in bulk on long contracts, and despite loaning out, they still end up with a bloated squad. The atmosphere within the club has not been good for a long time, so maybe Delap just needs to come to a club with a bit of team spirit and togetherness. A loan, with maybe an obligation based on performance, but at a sensible price.
Beto and Barry have not done all that much.

Both cost around £25m. Barry is younger, and more chance to develop.
I like Woltemade, and he can play a bit deeper as well. He cost £65m, so unless he's a straight loan or £40m is knocked off the price, he's not an option.
Whatever the views on these four, there is a definite need for a new striker. We were lucky, or maybe very professional, to keep DCL and, to some extent, Nmecha, fit for most of last season. However, it's a gamble to think we can repeat that, and I think we do need a new addition.

10.) 21 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 09:24:10
According to YEP, YEP understands there is no truth
to the reports and that Delap is not a player the Whites are in for.

11.) 22 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026 10:19:07
Hard to judge his G&A as he barely had much game time