{"id":7208,"date":"2024-11-22T23:24:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T23:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/football-gossip-delap-isak-zubimendi-nkunku-david-zirkzee-gomes-alisson\/"},"modified":"2024-11-22T23:24:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T23:24:51","slug":"football-gossip-delap-isak-zubimendi-nkunku-david-zirkzee-gomes-alisson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/football-gossip-delap-isak-zubimendi-nkunku-david-zirkzee-gomes-alisson\/","title":{"rendered":"Football gossip: Delap, Isak, Zubimendi, Nkunku, David, Zirkzee, Gomes, Alisson"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"><i class=\"ssrcss-xbdn93-ItalicText e5tfeyi2\">Chelsea eye move for Ipswich&#8217;s Liam Delap, Liverpool and Arsenal battle for Real Sociedad&#8217;s Martin Zubimendi<\/i><\/b><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">, <\/b><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"><i class=\"ssrcss-xbdn93-ItalicText e5tfeyi2\">Joshua Zirkzee&#8217;s Manchester United future in doubt.<\/i><\/b><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"> <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Ipswich&#8217;s<\/b> English striker Liam Delap, 21, is wanted by <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Chelsea<\/b> after they cooled their interest in <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Newcastle <\/b>and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25. <a href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/chelsea-goalscorer-target-newcastle-star-3395653\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(The I &#8211; subscription required)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Arsenal<\/b>, though, could tempt Isak to Emirates Stadium in January with the offer of Champions League football. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/arsenal-transfer-news-alexander-isak-could-be-tempted-join-january-emirates-stadium\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(GiveMeSport)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">France forward Christopher Nkunku is unhappy with life at <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Chelsea<\/b> due to lack of game time but the 27-year-old is not hankering to leave Stamford Bridge just yet.   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/5937103\/2024\/11\/22\/christopher-nkunku-chelsea-transfer-latest\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Athletic &#8211; subscription required)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Liverpool<\/b> are set to launch a second attempt to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, in January but face competition from <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Arsenal<\/b> for the Spain international. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/liverpool\/set-to-launch-second-bid-laliga-star-january-but-arsenal-threaten-to-hijack-deal\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Teamtalk)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Newcastle<\/b> have watched <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Lyon&#8217;s<\/b> French forward Rayan Cherki, 21, and <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Lille&#8217;s<\/b> 24-year-old Canada international Jonathan David as they eye a potential move for a striker in January. <a href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/newcastle-january-moves-dream-target-3394392\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(The I &#8211; subscription required)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Senior figures at <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Manchester United<\/b> are having serious doubts about Netherlands  striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, after a poor return since his \u00a336.5m summer move from <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Bologna<\/b>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/manchester-united-figures-having-doubts-30417571\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Manchester Evening News)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 20, wants to leave <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Brighton<\/b> in January due to a lack of game time. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/exclusive-evan-ferguson-wants-to-quit-brighton-in-january\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Football Insider)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Tottenham <\/b>are hoping to beat <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Manchester United <\/b>and <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Newcastle <\/b>to the signature of 24-year-old <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Lille <\/b>and England midfielder Angel Gomes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givemesport.com\/tottenham-hotspur-transfer-news-plotting-beat-amorim-angel-gomes-hotspur-way\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(GiveMeSport)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Spain winger Lamine Yamal, 17, has verbally agreed to sign a new six-year contract at <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Barcelona<\/b> when he turns 18 next July. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.football-espana.net\/2024\/11\/22\/details-of-new-barcelona-deal-for-lamine-yamal-revealed-verbally-agreed\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(El Chiringuito TV, via Football Espana)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Sunderland<\/b> 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunderlandecho.com\/sport\/football\/sunderland-afc\/regis-le-bris-reacts-to-jobe-bellingham-and-chris-rigg-transfer-talk-4878145\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Sunderland Echo)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Galatasaray<\/b> are keeping tabs on <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Liverpool<\/b> 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabah.com.tr\/spor\/galatasaray\/alissonu-bize-getir-7166139\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Sabah &#8211; in Turkish)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Manchester City <\/b>have turned their attention to 24-year-old <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Sporting<\/b> and Uruguay winger Maximiliano Araujo. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/man-city-want-to-sign-24-year-old-transformed-into-a-titan-by-ruben-amorim\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Football Insider)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Newcastle <\/b>are in pole position to sign Algeria forward Ibrahim Maza, 18, after <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Hertha Berlin<\/b> dropped his asking price to 20m euros (\u00a316.65m). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caughtoffside.com\/2024\/11\/22\/eddie-howe-newcastle-ibrahim-maza\/\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Caught Offside)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Tottenham<\/b> are set to face competition from <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Atletico Madrid<\/b> for <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Real Betis<\/b> and USA midfielder Johnny Cardoso, 23. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.estadiodeportivo.com\/futbol\/betis\/johnny-cardoso-calienta-con-pretendiente-nivel-20241122-472066.html\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">(Estadio Deportivo &#8211; in Spanish)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\">Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, 29, wants to leave <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Paris St-Germain<\/b> in January due to a lack of first-team action, with several Premier League clubs monitoring his situation along with <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Juventus<\/b> and <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Napoli<\/b>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leparisien.fr\/sports\/football\/ligue-1\/psg-toulouse-sa-situation-devient-urgente-milan-skriniar-dans-une-impasse-a-paris-22-11-2024-GRGXRMHGNZECLCOSU2KRWG3IWU.php\" class=\"ssrcss-k8mrr8-InlineLink e1kn3p7n0\">Le Parisien &#8211; in French)<span class=\"visually-hidden ssrcss-1f39n02-VisuallyHidden e16en2lz0\">, <!-- -->external<\/span><\/a>  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/sport\/football\/articles\/c3vly0pq1g9o\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea eye move for Ipswich&#8217;s Liam Delap, Liverpool and Arsenal battle for Real Sociedad&#8217;s Martin Zubimendi, Joshua Zirkzee&#8217;s Manchester United future in doubt. Ipswich&#8217;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 &#8211; subscription required), external Arsenal, though, could [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7208","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7208"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7208\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7210,"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7208\/revisions\/7210"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}