Fabregas Isn’t Finished With Chelsea — Another Stamford Bridge Star Is Now in His Sights

Cesc Fabregas has already taken Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea to Como, but the former Blues midfielder appears to be looking back towards Stamford Bridge again — this time with Liam Delap emerging as the target.

Como have approached Chelsea about a potential deal for the 23-year-old striker, according to reports, after completing Chalobah's move to Italy.

Chelsea are understood to value Delap at around £40 million, although there is currently no agreement between the clubs.

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The move would give Fabregas another opportunity to recruit from a club he knows extremely well.

From Chalobah to Delap

Fabregas has already successfully convinced Chelsea academy graduate Chalobah to leave Stamford Bridge.

Chalobah completed his permanent move to Como for a reported €30m, ending a two-decade association with Chelsea and joining Fabregas' ambitious Serie A project.

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Now the Como boss wants to return to west London.

This time, the player in question is Delap.

Why Como Want Delap

Como are preparing for an important season after securing Champions League football, and Fabregas wants greater depth and quality in attack.

Delap would offer a different profile to the forwards already available to him: a young striker with Premier League experience and significant room to develop.

However, convincing Chelsea to sell will be one challenge.

Convincing Delap could be another.

Chelsea Have a Decision to Make

Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich for £30m last summer after an excellent campaign with the Tractor Boys.

His first season at Stamford Bridge, however, was disrupted by injuries and limited opportunities. He managed only one Premier League goal in 12 starts, while missing 14 matches through injury.

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Chelsea's attacking options have also expanded.

João Pedro, Nicolas Jackson, Danny Welbeck and Emmanuel Emegha are among the forwards competing for places, leaving Delap's position under new manager Xabi Alonso uncertain.

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That has opened the door to speculation about a departure.

Delap's Preference Could Complicate Things

Como can offer something attractive: Champions League football and the chance to work under Fabregas.

But reports indicate Delap would prefer to remain in the Premier League and attempt to revive his Chelsea career.

That could make this considerably harder for Como than the Chalobah deal.

The Italian club may be interested.

Chelsea may be willing to listen.

But the player still has a major say in where the story goes next.

Fabregas' Chelsea Connection

There is an obvious reason why Chelsea keeps appearing in Fabregas' recruitment plans.

The former Spain international spent five seasons at Stamford Bridge, winning two Premier League titles among several major honours.

Now, as Como's head coach, he is attempting to build a project capable of competing at a much higher level.

Chalobah was the first major Chelsea raid.

Delap could be the second.

But this one is far from done.

The Verdict

Como have made their interest in Delap known, with Chelsea reportedly seeking around £40m for the striker.

For now, there is no agreement.

Fabregas has already managed to lure one Chelsea player to Como.

Whether he can do it again could depend as much on Delap's ambitions as Chelsea's asking price.

The former Blue is back at Stamford Bridge — and he may not be finished shopping there.

Fan Debate

●🔥 Fire: Would Delap be better off staying at Chelsea?

●⚽ Goal: Could Fabregas revive his career at Como?

●😲 Shock: Would you pay £40m for Delap?

●💬 Comment: Should Chelsea sell or keep him?