Newcastle Stronly Linked to Chelsea Forward for Summer Transfer: Report

TL;DR

Newcastle United is focusing on signing Chelsea forward Liam Delap instead of Nicolas Jackson this summer. The Magpies aim to strengthen their attack after a disappointing season.

Key points

Newcastle prioritizes signing Liam Delap from Chelsea
Nicolas Jackson will return to Chelsea after his loan
Delap has scored only two goals this season

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 16: Liam Delap of Chelsea comes on as a substitute replacing Nicolas Jackson during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group D match between Chelsea FC and Los Angeles Football Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 16, 2025 in Atlanta, United States. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) | Getty Images Newcastle United are increasingly prioritising a move for a Chelsea forward, and it’s not for the one widely reported. The main target, contrary to prior reports, would be Liam Delap rather than Nicolas Jackson, the latter of whom will return to London following a loan spell at Bayern Munich this season. The Magpies are widely expected to sign a new striker to improve a putrid forward line after failing to properly fix the gap left by the departure of Alexander Isak last summer, with both Nick Woltemade and struggling for consistency and likely on the way out of Tyneside as soon as this summer. According to , Newcastle’s preference sides with bringing Delap, not Jackson, to St. James’ Park. “There is interest in Liam Delap, particularly, I’m told, from Newcastle United, who will add another striker this summer,” Jacobs said. “Nicolas Jackson is going to return, the obligation to buy (for Bayern) was always near impossible, but links with Newcastle or new ones at this stage are wide of the mark. “If Newcastle are going to raid Chelsea for a striker it would more likely be Delap than Nico Jackson as of now.” Delap’s situation at Chelsea remains uncertain after having a limited presence—let alone impact—in the Blues’ setup this season. Newcastle, however, see that as a positive and an opportunity to land him as a potential long-term option on the cheap. “Newcastle are going to be really busy,” Jacobs said. “They will lose a star and they might lose two stars, but that won’t just be about balancing the books.” Delap has appeared in 26 Premier League games and five Champions League matches this season, entering MD36, scoring just two goals across both competitions and logging a combined 1,199 minutes for an average of barely 38 per game.

Q&A

Why is Newcastle United interested in Liam Delap?

Newcastle United sees Liam Delap as a potential long-term option to improve their forward line after a lackluster season.

What happened to Nicolas Jackson's loan at Bayern Munich?

Nicolas Jackson is set to return to Chelsea after his loan at Bayern Munich, as the obligation to buy was deemed nearly impossible.

How many goals has Liam Delap scored this season?

Liam Delap has scored just two goals across 26 Premier League games and five Champions League matches this season.