Football Transfer Gossip: Chelsea Targets Delap, Key Player Futures Uncertain

Reports from the sports sections of The Times and Daily Telegraph, along with the back pages of the Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Mirror, and Daily Star, indicate that Chelsea is considering a move for Ipswich’s Liam Delap. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly competing for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, and Joshua Zirkzee’s future at Manchester United appears uncertain. Chelsea is reportedly targeting Ipswich’s 21-year-old English striker Liam Delap, having reportedly reduced their interest in Newcastle’s 25-year-old Sweden striker Alexander Isak. (The I – subscription required), external However, Arsenal might entice Isak to Emirates Stadium in January by offering Champions League football. (GiveMeSport), external France forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, is reportedly dissatisfied with his situation at Chelsea due to limited playing time, though he is not currently seeking to depart Stamford Bridge. (Athletic – subscription required), external Liverpool plans to make a renewed bid to acquire Real Sociedad’s 25-year-old midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January, but will contend with Arsenal for the Spain international’s signature. (Teamtalk), external Newcastle has been observing Lyon’s 21-year-old French forward Rayan Cherki and Lille’s 24-year-old Canada international Jonathan David, as the club considers a possible striker acquisition in January. (The I – subscription required), external Bayern Munich has identified Bayer Leverkusen’s 21-year-old Germany winger Florian Wirtz as their primary transfer target and is reportedly ready to invest over 100m euros (£83.2m) for him, with Real Madrid and Manchester City expected to be the main rivals for his signing. (Sky Sport Germany), external Key personnel at Manchester United are reportedly expressing significant reservations regarding 23-year-old Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, following his underwhelming performance since his £36.5m summer transfer from Bologna. (Manchester Evening News), external Manchester United is reportedly considering a possible transfer for Atalanta’s 25-year-old Brazil midfielder Ederson, potentially during the upcoming winter transfer window. (Florian Plettenberg – Sky Sport Germany), external Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 20, is reportedly seeking a January departure from Brighton due to insufficient playing time. (Football Insider), external Tottenham aims to secure the signing of Lille’s 24-year-old England midfielder Angel Gomes, ahead of competition from Manchester United and Newcastle. (GiveMeSport), external Spain winger Lamine Yamal, 17, has verbally committed to a new six-year contract with Barcelona, which he will formally sign upon turning 18 next July. (El Chiringuito TV, via Football Espana), external Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris desires for promising English midfielders Jobe Bellingham, 19, and Chris Rigg, 17, to stay at the Stadium Of Light to further their development, despite interest from Premier League teams. (Sunderland Echo), external Galatasaray is monitoring Liverpool’s 32-year-old Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker, as the club seeks a successor for 38-year-old Uruguayan Fernando Muslera at the conclusion of the current season. (Sabah – in Turkish), external Manchester City has reportedly shifted its focus to Sporting’s 24-year-old Uruguay winger Maximiliano Araujo. (Football Insider), external Newcastle is reportedly leading the race to sign 18-year-old Algeria forward Ibrahim Maza, following Hertha Berlin’s reduction of his asking price to 20m euros (£16.65m). (Caught Offside), external Newcastle and Bayern Munich are closely observing Borussia Dortmund’s 18-year-old Belgium forward Julien Duranville. (FootballTransfers), external Tottenham is expected to encounter competition from Atletico Madrid for Real Betis’s 23-year-old USA midfielder Johnny Cardoso. (Estadio Deportivo – in Spanish), external Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, 29, reportedly intends to depart Paris St-Germain in January due to insufficient first-team opportunities, with several Premier League clubs, alongside Juventus and Napoli, monitoring his status. (Le Parisien – in French), external