Among the list of five to 10 forward players Chelsea are observing and/or sent scouts to watch their matches, Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap has emerged as a new target in recent months. However, Ipswich will be very reluctant to listen to any offers for the 21-year-old in mid-season because they need him in their battle to avoid relegation.

Chelsea’s owners have decided the club do not need a new centre-back and goalkeeper in the January transfer window, according to reports. Some pundits have argued that Chelsea cannot be considered genuine Premier League title challengers this term – unless they upgrade those two positions next month.

Despite all signs pointing towards his inevitable exit from the club, Manchester United have opted to stick forward Marcus Rashford on their 2025 calendar for the month of January