Chelsea 'to pay Delap release clause'

Ipswich Town star Liam Delap could soon be confirmed as Chelsea's first major summer signing.

Delap has been linked to a string of major clubs, including Manchester United.

But the Blues have reportedly agreed to pay the striker's release clause.

And it's understood the England Under-21 international now just needs to agree personal terms.

Bayern still chase Wirtz

German giants Bayern Munich are still confident of signing Bayern Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz.

The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool for a British record fee of £126m.

Real Madrid have also been interested in Wirtz in recent days, with his former manager Xabi Alonso taking the reins at Los Blancos.

Man City plan huge spree

Manchester City have warned Prem rivals they plan to build their greatest trophy-winning team.

After a first season without a major domestic trophy since 2016-17,  chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak vowed “incredible” striker Erling Haaland will spearhead a decade of glory.

In his address to supporters, the City chief also:

•   Revealed the club messed up by not being “aggressive” enough in  last summer’s transfer market
• Conceded it led to the most “challenging” campaign since their big-money 2008 takeover at City
• Promised a mega spending spree from next week to boost their Club World Cup bid
• Insisted his bond of “trust” with boss Pep Guardiola means  this season is a one-off blip.

Guardiola lifted 15 trophies before this season’s duck. But Khaldoon declared: “We will  be back and the aim is to build something even better. Erling is the most prolific striker in the world."

He admitted: "Last summer, we probably should have been more aggressive in some  changes we needed to do.

“We didn’t do that and it ended up costing us. We already started that team rebuild  in January.”

City spent £172million in the winter window on forward Omar Marmoush from Frankfurt — plus defenders Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis and Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez.

And that will NOT be the end of their spending as Khaldoon said: “We’ve  identified who are the targets, in what positions, and have  clear No 1 and No 2 options.

“We’ll go about our business and it will be very clear, very swift.
“Our objective is to be ready with the new squad for the Club World Cup.”

Prem rivals hover as 'Liverpool value Kelleher at £20m'

At least three Premier League clubs have been linked with Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

It's claimed Reds boss Arne Slot expects the Irishman to leave this summer.

Liverpool reportedly value the 26-year-old at £20million-plus.

And so far Brentford are the club most strongly linked with Kelleher.

West Ham and newly-promoted Leeds have also been mentioned.

New Trafford for United?

Burnley's James Trafford is rated a shock candidate if Manchester United decide to replace keeper Andre Onana.

say United are keen on the former Manchester City shot-stopper, 22, who is uncapped at senior level but in the England squad

Trafford impressed with Burnley this season with Scott Parker labelling him “world-class”.

He kept 29 clean sheets in 45 games last term, winning the Championship golden glove.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer memorably called him “the best” during England’s under-21s Euros glory.

Striker continues amazing rise with new move

Braintree striker Kyrell Lisbie has continued his remarkable surge up the footballing ladder by joining Peterborough.

Lisbie, 21, sprung to fame with eighth-tier Cray Valley Paper Mills in their FA Cup run two seasons ago.

Newly-promoted National League side Braintree pounced last summer, with the pacy star notching 13 goals for the strugglers.

Now Lisbie has risen two more levels to join League One Posh.

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson said: "Kyrell is a player that we have kept an eye on for the last few months.

"We have had some very impressive reports on him as well and we are pleased to get the deal done.

"He can play in different positions along the front line so that gives us good flexibility and I am looking forward to working with him."

Toon tipped to keep Isak

Giant clubs dreaming of signing Alexander Isak face disappointment.

Newcastle are convinced they'll keep the Premier League's highest-valued striker.

Qualifying for the Champions League has given the Magpies more chance of keeping their top stars.

That mainly means Arsenal's ideal recruit Isak.

But it also boosts their hopes of Anthony Gordon staying.

Thee England winger has likewise been linked to Arsenal.

ernandes agent in 'productive' talks with Al-Hilal

Bruno Fernandes' agent has held "productive" talks with Al-Hilal, according to reports.

The Saudi side are pushing hard to sign the Manchester United captain in the coming days.

Fernandes, 30, has been on the Red Devils' post-season tour in Malaysia.

According to transfer expert , his agent Miguel Pinho, meanwhile, jetted to Saudi Arabia to meet with Al-Hilal chiefs.

Club president Fahad bin Nafel is said to have engaged in positive talks with Pinho at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh.

Al-Hilal are set to participate in the expanded Club World Cup next month and want to recruit a new superstar in time to feature.

It was previously reported that last year's Saudi champions wanted an answer from Fernandes' camp within 72 hours.

The Portuguese midfielder is yet to give a concrete answer.

United's stance is said to be that they'd like to keep their skipper. His future could be settled later this week.

Di Maria joins boyhood team

Angel Di Maria is returning to his first club.

The ex-Manchester United winger, 37, is out of contract with Benfica next month.

And the Argentinian has already tied up a move to home-country team Rosario Central.

The winger failed to win any honours during a mediocre one-season stay at Old Trafford in 2014-15.

But he'd won LaLiga and the Champions League before that with Real Madrid.

And after leaving United he picked up five Ligue 1 titles in seven seasons at Paris Saint-Germain.

Di Maris was heavily tipped to go back to Argentina this summer - with Rosario duly pouncing.

'Mainoo could go for £70m'

Ruben Amorim might need to sell before he can revamp his Manchester United squad with newcomers.

And it's claimed midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, is one of the vulnerable Red Devils.

Football Insider reckon the Old Trafford academy product could be sold if an offer of around £70million came in.

Mainoo already has 10 England caps.

But it's suggested his style doesn't suit manager Amorim's system.

Gunners 'in Sesko talks'

Arsenal are negotiating to sign Benjamin Sesko.

So says transfer guru Fabrizio Romano as the Gunners prioritise recruiting a world class striker this summer.

Romano reckons the Gunners have held "concrete talks" with RB Leipzig over the 21-year-old Slovenian.

Sesko's 21-goal haul this season is under that of rival targets Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen.

But the 6ft 5ins star Sesko has time on his side.

Zian completes permanent Clarets deal

Zian Flemming has joined Burnley permanently following a season on loan from Millwall.

The Dutch striker, 26, agreed a four-year deal after the Clarets won instant promotion back to the Prem.

Flemming told Burnley's website: “When I signed last year, I obviously knew that I was going to sign permanently in the summer, but I’m very happy to be staying here full-time now.

“I’ve really enjoyed my first season. On and off the pitch, it’s an amazing dressing room to be a part of and I’m excited for the upcoming years.”

Gunners offered new Look out wide

Ademola Lookman has reportedly been offered to Arsenal.

Lookman has been a revelation in Italy, amassing 20 goals and seven assists in 40 appearances this season.

According to GiveMeSport, the Gunners have been notified of his availability.

However, the Gunners are also looking at other wide targets, such as Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, Real Madrid’s Rodrygo and especially Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.

Brewster future in doubt as Blades release four

Sheffield United are currently in talks with former Liverpool ace Rhian Brewster regarding his future.

The 25-year-old's contract is due to expire next month and he is yet to negotiate an extension.

As things stand, his future is currently up in the air, with Sheffield United seeking a resolution.

A club statement read: "The club are in discussions with Rhian Brewster, whilst the rest of the first team squad remain under contract."

The Blades confirmed that no first team players have been released, with Jack Robinson triggering a one-year contract extension.

Meanwhile, loanees Alfie Gilchrist, Rob Holding, Harry Soutter, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Harry Clarke, Ben Brereton Diaz and Hamza Choudhury will return to their parent clubs.

Development squad players Harry Boyes, Ethan Cummings, Mekhi Haughton-Parris and Henry Molyneux have been let go.

'Liverpool join United in Maghnes hunt'

Liverpool could join Manchester United in reportedly pursuing Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche.

It's claimed the Prem champions are amongst the latest admirers of the £50million-rated French attacker.

The Monaco academy product, 23, has just enjoyed by far his best season.

That include providing seven goals and 12 assists in 43 games.

Monaco qualified for the Champions League by finishing third in Ligue 1.

But Caught Offside still believe Akliouche could be on his way this summer - three years before his contract expires.

Tractor Boys eye Guiu as 'Delap replacement'

Ipswich are being linked with Chelsea striker Marc Guiu - as a replacement for Stamford Bridge-bound Liam Delap.

Englishman Delap, 22, is on the brink of completing a £30million move from the relegated Tractor Boys to the new Europa Conference League winners.

Sky Sports suggest Ipswich regard 19-year-old Guiu as one option they could pursue.

The Spanish Under-19 star arrived at Chelsea from Barcelona last summer.

Villa on Red alert for new hitman

Aston Villa are set to sign young Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond on a free transfer.

Unai Emery hopesthe 18-year-old Dutch youth international will become as successful as Jhon Duran - the last teenage striker he signed.

Duran cost Villa £14.5million from Chicago Fire in January 2023.

And the Villans made a cool £50million profit when they sold him to Saudi giants Al-Nassr two years later.

Redmond's contract with Feyenoord expires at the end of June and Villa have beaten off interest from several clubs in the Premier League and across Europe.

But the kid who can play as a striker or on the wing is poised to join Villa on a four-year deal.

Prem target in huge demand

Regular Prem target Jonathan David is again at the centre of a transfer scramble.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham Newcastle and West Ham have all been linked with the Lille striker in recent weeks.

The Canadian, 25, has confirmed he'll be leaving his Ligue 1 club on a free transfer this summer.

Inter Milan and Juventus have been mentioned over possible moves for the pacy attacker.

But it's claimed Napoli are now the clear frontrunners.

The newly-crowned Italian champions are reportedly in talks with David and confident of agreeing a deal soon.

Celtic hitman 'completes Hammers medical'

Celtic's Daniel Cummings has reportedly completed a medical at West Ham.

Sky Sports say the Scotland Under-19 striker will switch to the Prem club on a four-year contract.

The Hoops' academy product, 19, hit 23 goals in 28 Scottish Lowland Football League games for Celtic B.