Chelsea raise asking price for flop after Champions League club make approach

Xabi Alonso needs to clear out his Chelsea squad before the transfer window closes (Photo: Getty)

Chelsea have set a new price tag for one of their unwanted stars as interest in the £30m transfer flop ramps up.

Como, managed by former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas, are looking to make big moves in the market ahead of their first Champions League campaign.

The Serie A side have already splashed £30.7million to sign Trevoh Chalobah and as their relationship with Stamford Bridge is healthy, they have approached Chelsea for another player.

According to multiple reports, Como are very interested in Liam Delap and may try to sign the striker on loan.

Chelsea beat several clubs, including Manchester United, to Delap’s signature last summer, signing him from Ipswich Town for £30m.

However, the Englishman endured a nightmare debut season, scoring just three goals in 47 appearances for the Blues, and his career in west London looks to already be over.

Joao Pedro is firmly ahead in the pecking order, while new manager Xabi Alonso has signed veteran Danny Welbeck to be Pedro’s deputy.

Liam Delap’s Chelsea career is over after just one season (Photo: Getty)

Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United have also shown interest in the 23-year-old, and it was said that Chelsea would accept an offer in the region of £35-40m as they look to make profit.

However, in light of Como’s interest, it appears the Blues want more, with Sky Italy reporting that Chelsea value Delap at £50m.