Tottenham have made contact over a move for a Chelsea star this summer, according to TeamTalk, as the club ramp up their efforts to land another player in a busy transfer window.

So far, the Lilywhites have been the busiest team in the Premier League, making four quickfire signings to begin Roberto De Zerbi’s rebuild in style.

The defence and goalkeeping ranks have been reinforced heavily so far, meaning attention can quickly turn towards other areas of interest.

The midfield is one, as talks for Sandro Tonali ramp up, while reports claim that an agreement has been reached to sign Mateus Fernandes this summer.

Then there’s the forward ranks. A winger or two could be on the cards, but so could a striker, who may offer something more up front.

Tottenham Explore Liam Delap Transfer

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A striker signing could be on the cards this summer, as TeamTalk reports that Tottenham have made enquiries over a move for Liam Delap.

The 23-year-old only moved to Stamford Bridge last year, but struggled to make an impact as he scored just twice across all competitions for the Blues.

That was off the back of a successful Premier League campaign with Ipswich Town, where he was described as a “beast”, but he appeared unable to tap into that side of him over the previous year.

A mixture of injuries, discipline, and poor form all played into Delap’s struggles, and he is now facing the possibility of leaving Chelsea after a short stay with the club.

Tottenham are believed to be one of the teams in the mix, though no concrete move has been made yet, while other Premier League rivals muscle in on the conversation.

Newcastle and Everton are claimed to have interest in the forward, and could look to explore a potential deal in the coming weeks of the transfer market.

Chelsea are looking for a £40 million fee to let Delap leave, a transfer valuation that may put some suitors off after his £30 million move last year.

It remains to be seen whether Tottenham will push on to complete a move, but they appear to be in the mix.

Could Tottenham Reboot Delap?

A move for Delap would be an interesting one for Tottenham, though it may not get many favourable glances from fans looking at the potential deal.

The struggles of Dominic Solanke and Richarlison suggests that a striker addition would be welcomed, but the Chelsea man may not be the most glamorous of arrivals.

At times he has struggled with the pace of the game for the Blues, particularly from the bench, and when he has imposed himself physically, it has often looked messy – see the challenge on Djed Spence for more proof of that.

However, during his season with Ipswich, there was clearly some potential there. If Spurs can grab Delap on a bargain transfer fee, then there is a chance to rediscover that ability and come out as winners.

But it remains to be seen whether that is a distinct possibility.

Manchester United have started talks with Atletico Madrid superstar Julian Alvarez and his agents over a summer move to Old Trafford, according to journalist Marcos Duran, with a potential swap deal even mooted.

Man United‘s main focus so far in the summer transfer window has been on strengthening their midfield, with one deal set to be officially completed next month.

The Red Devils have already agreed a fee with Atalanta and personal terms with Ederson, who is expected to seal his move to Old Trafford next month after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.

Having found moves to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest or Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid too difficult to advance, club chiefs quickly identified Mateus Fernandes of West Ham United as their leading target.

Despite the Hammers’ relegation to the Championship, they are in no mood to sell the 21-year-old on the cheap and are demanding between £80-85m for his services, which is double what they paid Southampton for the Portugal international 12 months ago.

The price is proving an issue even though the player is keen on the switch to link up with compatriot Bruno Fernandes at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’, while Tottenham Hotspur’s increasing interest in the player is a problem as they are said to be willing to meet their London neighbours’ financial demands.

United are also looking at other positions too, including the centre-forward spot.

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Samuel Luckhurst reported on Wednesday that United buying a new striker this summer is essential, as they can’t afford to rely on Joshua Zirkzee as a back-up to Benjamin Sesko ahead of their return to the Champions League.

La Liga giants Real Madrid, who had a £130m bid rejected, and Barcelona have both shown interest in prising Julian Alvarez away from Atletico this summer, with the player publicly saying this week that he wants to leave.

Now, Marcos Duran says that a second Premier League club, after Arsenal, in Manchester United have made contact with the Argentina international’s agents over a move.

The journalist says that United are ready to show ambition following their return to the Champions League, but hints that they are unlikely to be viewed as the star’s preferred club.

United Swap Deal Discussed

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In a separate post on X, Duran also claims that Atletico and Diego Simeone have an interest in ‘several’ United players, with talks already held for one of them.

A potential swap deal is suggested then, but a move for Alvarez to join United remains ‘complicated’ because of the player’s desire to explore moves to the other clubs interested in his services instead.

Given Real have already had a £130m bid rejected, the Red Devils would need to obliterate their transfer record to bring the Argentine to Old Trafford.

A new update has emerged on the health of Ilia Topuria following his defeat in the main event of UFC Freedom 250, as Justin Gaethje finally captured the UFC Lightweight Championship.

It was a brutal fight on the grounds of the White House with ‘The Highlight’ inflicting a severe amount of damage on Topuria’s face. By the end of the fight, Gaethje’s blows had shut both of the adopted Spaniard’s eyes, which led to the fight was stopped between the fourth and fifth rounds.

The result was shocking, especially as Topuria was undefeated heading into the bout. He had previously finished Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveria in devastating fashion. However, this time, he was the one on the receiving end of a barrage of attacks.

Ilia Topuria’s Trainer Provides Update on Physical Condition After UFC White House

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While Topuria did have some bright moments during the fight, mostly in the second round as his work to the body continued to add up, it wasn’t enough to contain Gaethje’s relentless assault.

The fight was almost stopped after the third round due to the damage to Topuria’s eyes. By the end of the fourth, it was too much. Ilia’s post-fight medical report was later leaked to Spanish media, confirming that he had sustained broken orbital bones in both eyes.

Given the severity of his injuries, there has been plenty of speculation over whether ‘El Matador’ will ever be the same again. Although the answer to that question won’t truly be known until he steps into the Octagon, comments shared by Topuria’s physical trainer, Jesus Gallo, indicate that he is healing well and could be on course to make a much earlier return than expected.

In an interview with SerEbro EnlosDeportes, Gallo said, “Day by day, he already looks like a completely different person… He looks like he wasn’t even in a fight, honestly. All the swelling in his face has gone down, every type of bruising he had.”

Topuria’s trainer went on to explain how long it might be until his man fights again:

“After that, for him to start wrestling again, to start doing things again, it’ll take a little while for it to really solidify there. I think we’re talking about at least 2 to 3 months, easily. If you saw us in a rematch or in a fight, it would be toward the end of the year, December. Who knows? We’ll see,” he explained.

What’s Next For Ilia Topuria After UFC White House Defeat?

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Topuria has already challenged Gaethje to a rematch. The question is whether the UFC will opt for that route, as there are other contenders champing at the bit to fight for the title.

Arman Tsarukyan has been the number one contender at lightweight for some time and many think he deserves the next title shot. Tsarukyan hasn’t been in the Octagon since last November, when he made easy work of Dan Hooker.

The highly anticipated bout with Liverpool’s Paddy Pimblett could also be a possibility for Ilia on his return. Pimblett takes on Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329, a win for the Scouser could easily bring him back into top five contention, and land him a bout with Topuria.