It is clear to see who Chelsea have right at the top of their list when it comes to potential signings this summer for the striker position.
Liam Delap has been mentioned numerous times as a target for the club, with him set to be available for £30m as part of his relegation release clause.
Chelsea are favourites to sign Delap, although a number of other Premier League sides are interested in signing the striker this summer.
Enzo Maresca is demanding Delap joins the club, with the manager working with him during their time together at the academy of Manchester City.
Liam Delap’s astonishing wage demands for Chelsea move
Given the fact the Englishman is currently playing his football for one of the bottom sides in the Premier League, his current wage is not going to be amongst the top earners in the league.
However, this is likely to change should he be granted a move to a top team, including a potential switch to Stamford Bridge.
According to ChronicleLive, Delap will be looking for up to £150,000-per-week at whatever side he joins at the end of the season.
This would be a significant pay rise for the attacker, who according to Capology is earning £20,000-per-week at Ipswich.
Where Delap would rank amongst high Chelsea earners
Chelsea have made it their aim since the new owners came in to bring down the wage bill, with it being at an extraordinary level when they came in.
According to Spotrac, £150,000-per-week would see the joint-seventh highest earner at Stamford Bridge, making the same amount as Moises Caicedo and Jadon Sancho.
He could rise even higher up this list depending on Chelsea’s plans for the upcoming summer transfer window. Raheem Sterling, the club’s top earner, is likely to depart.
There are also reports that Wesley Fofana could be sold after struggling to prove reliable based on his fitness, with him also earning a staggering amount in comparison to the rest of the squad.
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