Transfer Rumors and News Highlights

• Manchester United have taken the lead over Chelsea in the race to sign Liam Delap, the promising England under-21 international. Delap, who has scored 12 Premier League goals this season, is available for a bargain £30 million due to a relegation release clause in his contract with Ipswich Town. United's new boss, Ruben Amorim, sees Delap as a crucial part of the team's rebuild.

• Liverpool is also active in the transfer market, holding advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong. Frimpong, who has a release clause of €35m to €40m, is being eyed as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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• Brazil has announced Carlo Ancelotti as their new head coach, aiming to bring the World Cup back to Brazil in 2026.

• Sources indicate that Xabi Alonso is close to being named the new boss of Real Madrid, adding another layer of excitement to the managerial carousel.

• France is looking to adopt the Premier League's financial model to boost its domestic league's competitiveness.

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• Carlo Ancelotti is seen as the man who can lead Brazil to World Cup glory in 2026.

• Barcelona has won their fourth Clásico of the season, closing in on the LaLiga title, while Chelsea suffered a setback in their top-four chase.

• The Women's Super League season grades are out, with Chelsea earning an A+ and Tottenham receiving an F.

Other Noteworthy Rumors

• Bayern Munich is in negotiations to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah, with Wirtz's transfer fee expected to be around €150 million.

• Arsenal is showing interest in Andrey Santos, who is currently on loan at Strasbourg from Chelsea, but faces competition from Paris Saint-Germain.

• Chelsea is also in talks with Victor Osimhen's representatives to negotiate his wage demands, with Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins and Liam Delap as potential alternatives.

Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer window continues to unfold!