Liam Delap has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Aston Villa, with the Premier League side said to be eyeing a move for the Chelsea forward. Speculation is gathering pace as the club looks to bolster its squad ahead of a crucial second half of the season. Until a fee and conditions are finalised, the deal remains vulnerable to disruption - especially if Fulham, Ipswich and Sunderland decide to make a formal offer of their own in the coming days. Chelsea continue to be linked with Andreas Schjelderup, Danilo Dos Santos De Oliveira and Pep Chavarria while Aston Villa are also rumoured to be tracking Jonathan Rowe, Joao Gomes and Joao Palhinha. More on this story as it develops. Need more Aston Villa transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Aston Villa.