Transfer rumors, news: Delap to choose between Chelsea, Man Utd

Chelsea and Manchester United are waiting for Liam Delap to decide who he wants to play for. Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images

Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap is deciding between four Premier League clubs including Chelsea, who are also considering a move for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.

- A move for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike is being explored by Chelsea, according to the Independent. Discussions have reportedly been held by the Blues as they continue their search for a forward this summer, but it is said that they could need the Bundesliga side to lower their valuation, with Die Adler expected to demand an offer of €100m. Ekitike has scored 22 goals while providing 11 assists in 47 matches across all competitions this season.

- Manchester United are looking to dramatically reduce their squad size this season, according to the Telegraph, and will start by organising exits for Casemiro and Alejandro Garnacho. Argentina international Garnacho, 20, has been included in United's squad for their post-season tour of Asia despite being axed for the final-day win over Aston Villa. His representatives, however, are set for talks with United ahead of the summer window. Sources on both sides have told ESPN that Garnacho is likely to leave the club if a reasonable offer is received.

- Bayern Munich have added Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo to their shortlist, according to Sky Sports Deutschland's Florian Plettenberg. The Reds would reportedly be willing to offload the 26-year-old if a "suitable offer" is made, but it is believed that the Bundesliga champions intend to explore moves for either Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma, 28, or AC Milan ace Rafael Leão, 25, first. Gakpo has been a key player for manager Arne Slot this season, having made 49 appearances across all competitions.

- Al Ahli midfielder Gabri Veiga is closing in on a move to FC Porto, reports Foot Mercato. A deal worth €15m is expected to be completed in the coming days for the 22-year-old, with the Dragões hopeful of including him in their squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Veiga was previously linked with moves to Manchester City, Liverpool, and Napoli, before making the switch to the Saudi Pro League in the summer of 2023.