Chelsea eye move for Ipswich’s Liam Delap, Liverpool and Arsenal battle for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, Joshua Zirkzee’s Manchester United future in doubt.

Ipswich’s English striker Liam Delap, 21, is wanted by Chelsea after they cooled their interest in Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25. (The I – subscription required), external

Arsenal, though, could tempt Isak to Emirates Stadium in January with the offer of Champions League football. (GiveMeSport), external

France forward Christopher Nkunku is unhappy with life at Chelsea due to lack of game time but the 27-year-old is not hankering to leave Stamford Bridge just yet. (Athletic – subscription required), external

Liverpool are set to launch a second attempt to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, in January but face competition from Arsenal for the Spain international. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle have watched Lyon’s French forward Rayan Cherki, 21, and Lille’s 24-year-old Canada international Jonathan David as they eye a potential move for a striker in January. (The I – subscription required), external

Senior figures at Manchester United are having serious doubts about Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, after a poor return since his £36.5m summer move from Bologna. (Manchester Evening News), external

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 20, wants to leave Brighton in January due to a lack of game time. (Football Insider), external

Tottenham are hoping to beat Manchester United and Newcastle to the signature of 24-year-old Lille and England midfielder Angel Gomes. (GiveMeSport), external

Spain winger Lamine Yamal, 17, has verbally agreed to sign a new six-year contract at Barcelona when he turns 18 next July. (El Chiringuito TV, via Football Espana), external

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris wants promising English midfielders Jobe Bellingham, 19, and Chris Rigg, 17, remain at the Stadium Of Light to continue their development amid interest from Premier League clubs. (Sunderland Echo), external

Galatasaray are keeping tabs on Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker, 32, as they look to bring in a replacement for Uruguayan Fernando Muslera, 38, at the end of the season. (Sabah – in Turkish), external

Manchester City have turned their attention to 24-year-old Sporting and Uruguay winger Maximiliano Araujo. (Football Insider), external

Newcastle are in pole position to sign Algeria forward Ibrahim Maza, 18, after Hertha Berlin dropped his asking price to 20m euros (£16.65m). (Caught Offside), external

Tottenham are set to face competition from Atletico Madrid for Real Betis and USA midfielder Johnny Cardoso, 23. (Estadio Deportivo – in Spanish), external

Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, 29, wants to leave Paris St-Germain in January due to a lack of first-team action, with several Premier League clubs monitoring his situation along with Juventus and Napoli. (Le Parisien – in French), external