Chelsea midfielder Liam Delap, 23, has declared he will stay and fight for his place as the club wrestles with striker options. Delap’s commitment comes amid a heavy‑weight debate over Chelsea’s attacking future, with management eyeing new signings while keeping the 23‑year‑old in the mix for the season ahead as they refine.

Barcelona has reached out to Atletico Madrid to gauge interest in Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, 16, as the summer window opens. Alvarez’s potential move could reshape the Magpies’ attack, while Atletico weighs the financial and sporting implications of selling a homegrown talent still prized by La Liga rivals in 2025 season for.

Burnley’s relegation has left Scott Parker’s future uncertain, opening the door for former Rangers and Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard to step in. Gerrard exited Saudi Arabia’s Al‑Ettifaq after 18 months, and Championship side Bristol City is also courting the 45‑year‑old as a potential replacement in the coming season as a new.

Other transfer chatter sees Dortmund eyeing a return for winger Jadon Sancho, while Aston Villa hopes to secure the 26‑year‑old before July. Liverpool fears losing 19‑year‑old Yan Diomande to RB Leipzig, and Bayern Munich plans to negotiate a contract extension with striker Harry Kane beyond 2027. Milan pursues Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic.