Ben Jacobs has named Newcastle United as one of three Premier League clubs considering making a move for Chelsea striker Liam Delap.

The English frontman had been on the Magpies’ radar last summer but opted to head to Stamford Bridge from Ipswich Town. The Blues triggered the £30 million release clause in his contract to sign a player who had been tipped to become the next Harry Kane.

Delap has failed to live up to expectations in West London, managing one goal in 28 league outings last season. As such, Xabi Alonso appears to be prepared to sell the 23-year-old this summer.

Newcastle are preparing for a new era at St James’ Park following the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as Eddie Howe’s replacement. The German coach is tasked with dealing with three high-profile exits as Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon have all departed.

Liam Delap Back on Newcastle’s Radar

While Newcastle will inevitably need to address their midfield and replace Guimaraes, they could be looking to bolster their frontline. A 12th-placed finish last season came amidst new signings Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa’s struggles in front of goal.

According to Jacobs, the Tyneside outfit are weighing up a move for Delap although they could face competition from two Premier League rivals. GIVEMESPORT’s senior football correspondent wrote on X:

Chelsea may be looking to offload Delap as Joao Pedro seems certain to be Alonso’s starting striker in the upcoming season. The Blues have also signed Dutch frontman Emmanuel Emegha from Strasbourg and he is likely to play second fiddle to Pedro.

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While there’s no mention of how much the west London outfit are demanding for Delap, they have a habit of making a profit on players who underperform. Newcastle’s decision-makers will no doubt be factoring in his disastrous debut season should they step up their interest and look to negotiate a deal.

St James’ Park is Ideal Destination For Delap

Delap may be eager to put his Stamford Bridge nightmare behind him and get his career back on track and a move to St James’ Park will be extremely appealing. There is a golden opportunity for the Englishman to make the number nine starting berth his own if he can rediscover his Ipswich form.

A torrid spell at Chelsea tarnished his reputation, and before he made that move he was one of the most exciting forwards in English football. He bagged 12 goals in 37 league games for the Tractor Boys, and his impressive exploits didn’t go unnoticed by Newcastle’s higher-ups.

Howe had also taken a liking to Delap and made that clear during a press conference ahead of meeting Delap and Ipswich back in the 2024-25 campaign:

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Delap would likely be battling it out with Woltemade to lead the line in Jaissle’s attack. The German striker could be the biggest benefactor of his fellow countryman’s arrival, but he definitely has to improve on the goalscoring front.

Bournemouth star Tyler Adams would be keen on a move to join Manchester United this summer, but a deal could cost up to £50m, according to Ben Jacobs.

The Cherries have battled hard all summer to keep hold of their top stars while adding Antonio Silva, Juanlu Sanchez, and Alvaro Rodriguez to the squad for new manager Marco Rose, but have faced strong interest in several of their stars, including Alex Scott, Eli Junior Kroupi, and Rayan.

Man Utd have been linked with several players this summer after prioritising a rebuild for new boss Michael Carrick, with the midfield understood to be at the top of their list. Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos have already arrived, but the club wants another, which has seen them revisit their long-standing interest in Adams.

Adams Keen on Man Utd Move

Adams joined Bournemouth from Leeds United in 2023 on a five-year deal, and has been a regular under former boss Andoni Iraola, establishing himself as a top-level defensive midfielder.

He also shone at the World Cup for the USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino, and Man Utd are understood to have considered a bid for the 27-year-old as they look to replace Casemiro and cover for Manuel Ugarte after he suffered a serious knee injury.

Reports had suggested that Adams could be available for as little as £35m, but GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Jacobs, speaking on The United Stand, has revealed that while the player would be open to moving to Old Trafford, it would cost more than that to get a deal done.

“The player would be keen on a move to Manchester United, though, but my information is that although Adams is not unsellable, that number would probably be closer to the £50m mark rather than in and around the £35m, which has found its way out into the media,” he said.

Adams has made 58 appearances over the last two seasons for Bournemouth, scoring twice, putting a history of injury issues behind him.

‘Every Team Needs a Tyler Adams’

Adams has become a fan favourite during his time at Bournemouth for his combative style and leadership qualities, and he earned the praise of club legend and ambassador Steven Fletcher earlier this year, who stated that ‘every team needs a Tyler Adams’, and hailed him for his ‘incredible’ football brain.

“His knowledge is incredible. The way he speaks. He’s meticulous. He thinks about what he says, and he’s very good with words.

“And I just think he’s fantastic. And like I said, He’s not only a great ambassador for AFC Bournemouth, but I think for America as well, because the way he portrays himself is second to none.”

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored – correct as of 07/08/2026.

Leeds have reportedly made an offer to sign San Lorenzo’s Orlando Gill in the summer transfer window.

The Yorkshire club are looking to build on their impressive 25/26 season, where Daniel Farke’s side comfortably avoided relegation from the Premier League.

Leeds have already splashed the cash significantly in the market, bringing in Tarek Muharemovic, Harry Wilson, and most recently, James Trafford.

• James Trafford – Goalkeeper
• Tarek Muharemovic – Centre-Back
• Harry Wilson – Winger

Leeds’ main goal for the 25/26 season will have been to avoid relegation, but now they’ve shown that they can do so comfortably, they’ll be looking to push on towards the top half of the Premier League table.

Farke’s men are in a strong position heading into the new campaign after their recent additions, but their business doesn’t appear to be over just yet.

Leeds submit offer to sign Gill

According to journalist Carlin Correa, Leeds have submitted a formal offer to sign San Lorenzo goalkeeper Gill in the summer transfer window.

It’s unclear how much the Yorkshire club have offered to secure his signature, but they could be eyeing him as a backup option between the sticks.

Leeds have already secured the signature of Trafford from Manchester City, so it’s unlikely that Gill would arrive and become their number one option.

It might not be the most exciting signing for Leeds supporters, bringing in a number two goalkeeper, but it could allow them to offload Lucas Perri.

Leeds need attacking reinforcements

Although Leeds have brought in Wilson during the summer transfer window, they could do with adding more attackers to Farke’s squad.

A backup option to Dominic Calvert-Lewin could be ideal, while a left-sided attacker should also be in the pipeline.

Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe recently spoke about how Leeds have now set a higher bar for signing, after establishing themselves as a Premier League club last season.

“This coming season and window is about improving the squad even more, so it requires an extra level to be able to come into the squad and earn minutes right away. So we will be pursuing players that have that extra level to them and that’s our plan.”

It could be an exciting end to the window for the Yorkshire club.