da luck： A London-based club have now approached Chelsea over signing one of their most expensive players in what could be a potentially “transformative deal”.

Players tipped to leave Chelsea in 2025

da betway： There are a few near-certain exits from Stamford Bridge which are expected to take place after the turn of the year.

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The two most likely players to depart Enzo Maresca’s side, as per reports in the last few weeks, are left-back Ben Chilwell and midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka – who have both been deemed surplus to requirements by the Italian.

Chilwell and Chukwuemeka have both played under an hour in total across all competitions, with Chelsea ready to cut their losses on the pair as January looms.

Chelsea’s next Premier League fixtures

Date

Leicester City (home)

November 23

Aston Villa (home)

December 1

Southampton (away)

December 4

Tottenham (home)

December 8

Brentford (home)

December 15

Chelsea are encouraging teams to move for Chilwell, who is attracting interest from the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A, while reliable journalist Simon Phillips reported this week that Ipswich Town have made an enquiry over signing Chukwuemeka in January.

“Ipswich Town are showing a keen interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka,” wrote Phillips.

“In fact, we have heard that they have already made an enquiry about the player’s availability for January. Chukwuemeka wants to play football, so he will listen to any approaches now. He had approaches in the summer but ideally wanted to stay in England, and again, ideally in London.

“AC Milan and Barcelona have also both expressed an interest in the Blues midfielder. Chelsea will sell him for the right price, and they might even consider a loan to buy deal in January that will see the player leave in the summer.

“Sources are unsure at this point the nature of the enquiry from Ipswich, whether it is a loan or a permanent approach, because it is just an initial enquiry to see if the player is available in January, which he will be. But I’d suspect it would be some sort of loan to buy deal for now. Chelsea will listen.”

Other players linked with the exit door including Christopher Nkunku. The Frenchman is attracting rumoured interest from Man United, and it is believed Nkunku is tempted by the possibility of making an Old Trafford move (Football Insider).

Palace approach Chelsea over signing Mykhailo Mudryk

Despite his use in cup competitions and some impressive showings as of late, reports continue to link Mykhailo Mudryk with a January exit as well.

The Ukranian, signed for an initial £62 million, has failed to justify that price tag so far and faces stiff competition for a consistent place in Chelsea’s attacking line-up.

Football Transfers write Palace have approached Chelsea over signing Mudryk on loan in the winter, which could be a potentially “transformative deal” for Glasner’s side as they look to climb up the Premier League table.

The 23-year-old dazzled at Shakhtar Donetsk before making the switch to Stamford Bridge, and has displayed his ability on the odd occasion, but BlueCo will be very keen for him to kick on and perhaps a temporary move elsewhere could be best for him.

Manchester United look set for yet another new manager after the departure of Erik ten Hag, who spent two-and-a-half years in the post at Old Trafford.

The final straw was the Red Devils’ 2-1 loss against West Ham United on Sunday afternoon, a result that condemned his side to a fourth defeat in just nine Premier League outings.

Ten Hag was also unable to secure any wins in the first three Europa League matches of the season, drawing all three matches against FC Twente, Porto and Fenerbahçe.

However, it appears that the hierarchy have already acted quickly in moving for a replacement, with journalist Fabrizio Romano confirming that they have triggered Ruben Amorim’s exit clause in his contract at Sporting Lisbon.

The 39-year-old is already said to have accepted the club’s proposal, with a deal rapidly advancing in the hope he can be appointed in time for Sunday’s clash at home to top-four hopefuls Chelsea.

Games managed

227

Games won

161

Games drawn

33

Games lost

33

Win percentage

71%

Points per game

2.27

His potential appointment will undoubtedly bring about excitement amongst the fanbase given his record in Portugal, which has seen him achieve a 71% win percentage over the last three years.

Amorim will likely deploy his 3-4-3 system, a tactic in which he’s enjoyed the majority of his success, as we look at what his dream United starting XI could look like…

1 GK – Andre Onana

Goalkeeper Andre Onana has been a key member of the United squad so far this season, producing some crucial saves to prevent Ten Hag’s side from dropping further points.

Arguably, his best moment came in the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, with the 28-year-old making a miraculous double save which was awarded with the September Save of the Month award.

2 RWB – Diogo Dalot

Whilst he’s yet to reach the performance levels of last season, the Portuguese full-back could be about to reach the next level under the guidance of his compatriot.

He produced a moment to forget in the defeat to West Ham last weekend, missing an unguarded net, but Amorim’s potential appointment could allow him to surpass the levels demonstrated during 2023/24.

3 CB – Leny Yoro

After joining in a £52m deal from Lille last summer, the United fanbase are yet to get a glimpse of the French wonderkid after suffering an ankle issue towards the back end of pre-season.

However, the 18-year-old arrived with huge potential to be a success after beating off the likes of Real Madrid for his services.

Many will be hoping that the 39-year-old will be able to aid his development and showcase why the hierarchy were so keen to splash out such a fee on a young talent.

4 CB – Matthijs de Ligt

Like many of the new summer additions, Matthijs de Ligt is yet to provide value for money, struggling to make an immediate impact in the Premier League.

However, the former Juventus and Bayern Munich man has featured at the very top of European football throughout his career, with a new manager injecting a new philosophy potentially allowing him to reach the heights many expected him to upon his arrival.

5 CB – Lisandro Martínez

The Argentine has been one of few Ten Hag signings who have caught the eye since their respective moves to Old Trafford, making 71 appearances since his transfer in 2022.

Amorim’s back-three system could allow the 26-year-old to thrive even further, offering more defensive cover around him, with the Portuguese boss’ possession-based approach falling perfectly into his hands.

6 LWB – Luke Shaw

It’s been a couple of years to forget for full-back Luke Shaw, with the 29-year-old constantly plagued with fitness and injury issues during Ten Hag’s tenure.

He only made 15 appearances in all competitions last season, whilst also failing to appear as of yet in 2024/25, but he will be hoping that he can put his issues behind him and become a regular under the potential new boss.

7 CM – Kobbie Mainoo

The youngster’s rise into the first-team in Manchester has been nothing short of sensational, breaking through last season before securing a regular starting role in recent months.

He may only be 19, but it hasn’t stopped the midfielder from breaking into the England side and becoming a key member of the Premier League squad this campaign.

Given his age, ability to find pockets of space and be comfortable in possession, he could prove to be a real key player throughout United’s new era.

8 CM – Manuel Ugarte

New summer signing Manuel Ugarte hasn’t hit the ground as many expected him to, only managing to start one Premier League meeting so far in 2024/25.

However, Amorim previously managed the Uruguayan, helping him achieve the best form of his career before his transfer to PSG in the summer of 2023.

Given his successes under the potential new boss, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the 23-year-old become a key player in the heart of United’s midfield in the coming months.

9 RAM – Bruno Fernandes

It would only be a slight change in role for Bruno Fernandes, but any appointment could see him in a more permanent attacking berth alongside another forward behind the central striker.

The “sensational” Portuguese international, as dubbed by former Red Devil Paul Scholes, has registered 70 assists since his move to Manchester back in 2020, having all the tools to improve his tally under his compatriot.

Out of possession, he could tuck inside centrally to create a three-man midfield, therefore making United more compact and harder to break down – something which has been way too easy as of late.

10 LAM – Alejandro Garnacho

The academy graduate has often featured off the left-hand side since his emergence into the first team, catching the eye with his ability to get past the opposition and cut inside onto his stronger right foot.

Amorim’s appointment wouldn’t take that role away from him, but could see the Argentine operate in an ever so slightly more central role out of possession.

That would then see the 20-year-old – who boasts eight goals and assists this season – given the nod over Marcus Rashford, with Garnacho having cemented that left-sided berth in recent times.

Everton’s academy is arguably one of the most underrated in Premier League history. The Toffees have produced some exceptional players, although none are better than Wayne Rooney, among the greatest players in Premier League history and a member of the competition’s ‘Hall of Fame’.

Over two spells at Goodison Park, Rooney scored 28 goals and recorded eight assists, sandwiched between years of success at Manchester United where he is their all-time top goalscorer.

Aside from Rooney, the Everton academy has produced the likes of club legend Leon Osman and Ross Barkley, now playing for Aston Villa. However, arguably one of their best academy products in recent seasons, Anthony Gordon, has an indifferent relationship with Toffees fans.

Gordon’s Everton career

Once the man whom Everton fans were hoping to take them back amongst the big boys of the Premier League, Gordon’s career at Goodison Park ended in a toxic mess, the culmination of which was a penalty miss for new club Newcastle United in their recent Premier League clash.

His record for the Toffees does not necessarily reflect just how deadly of a player the winger is. He played 78 times for the club, making his debut in 2017/18 and becoming an established player in 2019/20. In that time, the Liverpool-born attacker scored seven goals and grabbed eight assists.

In the end, the winger wanted a change of scenery. After a move to Chelsea broke down in the summer of 2022, he got a big move to St James’ Park for £40m the following January, in 2023, after handing in a transfer request. It was a messy exit and did not go down well with Everton fans, hence their apparent delight in his spot-kick miss.

The 23-year-old has gone on to become a key player for the Magpies. He has scored 15 goals and has 11 assists to his name in 73 games, including 21 goal involvements in the Premier League last term. He has had low points, like the penalty miss last weekend, and high points, including playing in the Champions League.

Now, coming through the academy at Finch Farm might be an even more exciting player for the Toffees, who fans will hope can become even better than Gordon.

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The player in question here is 17-year-old midfielder Harrison Armstrong. The youngster has impressed for the Toffees academy over the past few seasons and has been rewarded with first-team opportunities by manager Sean Dyche. Like Gordon, and so many of those before him, Armstrong is Merseyside born and bred.

So far, the young central midfielder has represented the Toffees in three games, coming off the bench twice, against Tottenham in the Premier League and Doncaster Rovers in the Carabao Cup, and starting against Southampton in the same competition. He also made appearances during pre-season.

It is fair to say he impressed in those games, working hard in the centre of the park against the Saints from the start. He was busy, getting 24 touches of the ball and completing 80% of his passes that day, as per Sofascore.

Those impressive performances from the youngster at both academy and first-team level have been recognised by the England set-up. He was named in Liam Bramley’s under-18s squad ahead of the international break for a small tournament in Marbella.

Everton’s former head of recruitment Martin Waldron was full of praise for the 17-year-old midfielder. He explained that Armstrong is “a born winner” and that he has “bags of ability, desire and passion”. That is something that will be music to Everton fans’ ears.

Armstrong certainly seems like a player Toffees fans should be excited about. He is a talented midfielder who is receiving recognition at first team level and for England youth sides, with a clear desire to improve and become the best.

He could well be the next elite talent out of Everton’s underrated academy.

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Joe Nuttall

Oct 9, 2024

Khaled Mahmud, the Bangladesh team director, has called the side’s defeat to Zimbabwe in the three-match T20I series as “a disgrace”. Mahmud’s words are the first public reaction from any of the senior figures within the team management after the visitors lost their first ever T20I series against Zimbabwe.Bangladesh lost the first game by 17 runs before bouncing back with a seven-wicket victory in the following game. In the decider, they went down by 10 runs. During that game, Zimbabwe were struggling at 67 for 6 in the 13th over. However, Ryan Burl’s 34 runs off a Nasum Ahmed over turned the tide the home side’s way, as he and Luke Jongwe added 79 runs in just 5.1 overs.Related

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Even so, Bangladesh would have backed themselves to chase down the 157-run target, especially against a Zimbabwe attack that was missing their most experienced fast bowlers. However, the visitors went 49 balls without hitting a boundary, and struck just one six throughout their innings.Mahmud accused the Bangladesh batters of playing to secure their places, expressing his displeasure at their inability to go for big hits when the required rate was more than 10 an over.”I am very disappointed, I didn’t expect to lose to Zimbabwe,” Mahmud said. “We are a better team than them. I would call it a disgrace. I won’t give any excuses. We should have won the T20I series. Losing was quite unusual. When we needed 10 or 12 runs an over, we were getting six or seven every over. Nobody even tried to hit a six. Everyone was playing for ones and twos. What was that? They batted like trying to protect their place, make enough runs so that they don’t lose their place.”Mahmud said he was upset to not see any of the Bangladesh batters try and force the issue, a far cry from Burl and Jongwe, who looked to hit around even after Zimbabwe had lost six wickets.”When you are chasing 157, you can’t win a game by batting at 90 or 110 strike-rate. Someone had to go after the bowling. Look at their (Burl and Jongwe) strike-rate. They changed the complexion of the game. You can’t expect Litton Das to score every day. Whether it was Afif or Shanto, I didn’t see anyone batting aggressively. If you can’t pull a short ball for six, that’s going to be a problem.”Mahmud said that the T20I squad contained the best available players in the country, and there wasn’t too much competition for places in the first place.”Those selected have all performed well in domestic cricket, including Munim Shahriar and Parvez (Hossain Emon). If your best players don’t perform, there’s nothing you can do.”The cricketers can tell you what they have to do. They have been getting opportunities for quite some time now. There’s not a lot of competition for places, so they should play with an open heart. I haven’t seen them playing that way.”Bangladesh have won only two out of 11 T20Is since last year’s T20 World Cup, where they had lost all five of their Super 12s matches. They are scheduled to play at least six more T20Is before this year’s World Cup.

Arshdeep has linked up with the main squad, while Hooda, Hardik and Bhuvneshwar are at the NCA for different reasons

ESPNcricinfo staff28-Sep-2022Shreyas Iyer, a travelling reserve for India for the upcoming men’s T20 World Cup in Australia, has been drafted in as a replacement for the injured Deepak Hooda for the three-T20I series against South Africa starting later today in Thiruvananthapuram.Related

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Hardik Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are also out of the series, with the BCCI confirming that they will undergo “conditioning-related work” at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Hooda is also at the NCA for what the BCCI called “further management of his injury”.Hooda, part of India’s 15-member T20 World Cup squad, is understood to have picked up a back injury at training during the recent T20I series against Australia. He was unavailable for the series decider in Hyderabad last Sunday as a result.Arshdeep Singh, who was rested for the three T20Is against Australia, has linked up with the India T20I squad in Thiruvananthapuram.ESPNcricinfo Ltd

Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami misses out as he has just recovered from Covid-19*, and will need to undergo the BCCI’s mandated fitness tests before he can be eligible for selection again. Having missed the Australia T20Is, he will miss the South Africa T20Is too. Umesh Yadav, who was named Shami’s replacement for the Australia series, has been included in the squad for the T20Is against South Africa.Shahbaz Ahmed, the uncapped left-arm-spin-bowling allrounder, has been added to the squad too. This will be his second stint with the national team, after he had been called up earlier during the Zimbabwe ODIs in July in place of the injured Washington Sundar.He heads into the series on the back of a short stint with India A during the home series against New Zealand A. Prior to that, he was part of East Zone’s Duleep Trophy squad, where he picked up a five-for and scored a half-century in his team’s only appearance in the first-class competition.1030GMT The copy has been updated to reflect Shami’s recovery from Covid.

Chelsea have now made a new attacker their “top priority” in 2025 as they look to provide Enzo Maresca with the final piece of his attacking puzzle at Stamford Bridge.

Nicolas Jackson going from laughing stock to lethal

In the 2023/24 Premier League season, Nicolas Jackson scored 14 goals, but developed a reputation for missing easy chances in his debut campaign for Chelsea.

In fact, only three players underperformed their expected goals by a bigger margin, and Chelsea spent much of the summer looking for a new no.9 to at least provide competition for the Senegal international, if not start ahead of him.

This season, however, he has taken his game to another level under Maresca. His goal against Newcastle was his sixth of the season, from an expected goals of exactly six, and demonstrated that he has made the step from future star to main man in Chelsea’s attack.

He has been rewarded with a new contract, which runs until 2031, and seems likely to lead the Chelsea line for some time to come. As a result, Chelsea’s priorities have shifted somewhat, away from a traditional no.9.

Chelsea target "devastating" forward

Now, it has been claimed that Chelsea are now eyeing a more versatile option in attack, and have made Borussia Dortmund ace Karim Adeyemi their “top priority” for 2025. The German international is still a raw talent, but has shown clear glimpses of his talent, most recently by netting a hat-trick against Celtic in the Champions League, while he also scored against Chelsea on the same stage in 2023 with a superb solo effort.

He has been described as having the potential to become “a devastating outlet” by football analyst Ben Mattinson on X, and Chelsea would like to be the club to harness that potential.

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Ben Browning

Oct 28, 2024

That is according to French outlet Jeunes Footeux [via TEAMtalk], who claim that the Blues have made the German their ‘top priority’ for next summer amid reported interest from French Champions PSG too.

The 22-year-old would not come cheap, with the winger still having three years left to run on his £96,000 a week deal in Dortmund, but he would add some excellent versatility to Maresca’s attack, with Adeyemi able to play on either flank or even as a central striker alongside Jackson.

His raw pace would add yet another dimension to Chelsea’s attack, who currently only have the injury-prone Pedro Neto as a natural speedster in attack, and that could complement Jackson’s hold up skills and Palmer’s passing range excellently.

It is added that “Dortmund will look to reject any winter approaches for their player as they would rather keep him for the full campaign before selling next summer”, as they anticipate a bidding war for his services. Could Chelsea bring him to Stamford Bridge?

da bet esporte： A major club have reportedly opened “talks” over the signing of a Chelsea player, who BlueCo could make available at a “bargain price”.

Players tipped to leave Chelsea next year

da jogodeouro： Head coach Enzo Maresca is prepared to cut his squad even further once we reach the turn of the year, and it appears inevitable that a few players eventually call time on their careers at Stamford Bridge.

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Left-back Ben Chilwell has attracted interest from England, Italy and Spain ahead of the looming January window, as west London officials make him available for transfer and look to rid the club of his £200,000-per-week salary.

Chelsea’s next Premier League fixtures

Date

Leicester City (home)

November 23

Aston Villa (home)

December 1

Southampton (away)

December 4

Tottenham (home)

December 8

Brentford (home)

December 15

Chelsea have already held talks with numerous clubs over Chilwell, according to reliable journalist Simon Phillips, while it is also believed that midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka is being made available for sale as well.

There are some reports that Barcelona and Inter Milan are interested in Enzo Fernandez, alongside fellow European heavyweights Real Madrid in this regard, and the Argentine World Cup winner faces an uncertain future at Chelsea.

The £107 million signing has lost his place alongside Moises Caicedo in midfield to Roméo Lavia, but Maresca is adamant that this is purely tactical. “At this moment Enzo is not playing but there is no problem with Enzo,” said Maresca on Fernandez’s future at Cobham.

“The noise about Enzo is because clubs pay so much money for them, people expect they will always be the best. That is not so. The only reason he is not playing is just because the physicality I prefer is from (Moises) Caicedo and Romeo Lavia.”

While his long-term suitability remains unclear, when considering he most likely won’t be satisfied with a bit-part role, fellow Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei has struggled for game time in recent months.

He played fairly regularly in cup competitions earlier this season, but the Italian appears on Chelsea’s fringes, with reports suggesting that Casadei attracting interest from AC Milan ahead of the window’s re-opening.

Juventus resume the "thread of talks" to sign Casadei from Chelsea

As per Tuttojuve, Juventus have joined the Serie A transfer race for Casadei, who they view as a golden opportunity to strengthen their midfield.

Chelsea could sell the former Leicester City loanee for a “bargain price”, and it is believed Juve have “resumed the thread of the talks” Casadei as a result.

While they’re pretty keen on the 21-year-old, Thiago Motta’s side may only be able to strike a deal if they manage to offload midfielder Nicolo Fagioli to make room.

However, he is believed to have many suitors in Europe, so this could be a serious possibility. Casadei would act as a direct replacement for Fagioli, but Chelsea would first have to agree to sell a “diamond” in their ranks who Inter Under-18s coach Andrea Zanchetta said has “crazy potential”.

As Rangers chase attacking reinforcements in 2025, Pete O’Rourke has issued an update on what he’s now heard from Romania on Rangers’ pursuit of FCSB’s Darius Olaru.

Rangers transfer news

Following defeat against title rivals Aberdeen, Philippe Clement looked destined to lose his job at Ibrox before turning things around at the perfect time. Since that 2-1 defeat, Rangers have defeated Motherwell, earned a point against Olympiacos in the Europa League and defeated Hearts to ease at least some pressure on their manager.

What has far from helped the Belgian in a season of struggle is, of course, Rangers’ recent finances. The Gers reported a pre-tax loss of £17.2m to add to their woes and hand Clement the difficult task of turning things around without necessarily receiving financial backing in the transfer market.

It represents the ultimate frustration for those at Ibrox, who saw their side crowned Scottish champions and on the up just four years ago. Now left struggling on and off the pitch, O’Rourke has issued more bad news regarding the Gers’ pursuit of Olaru.

According to O’Rourke, Rangers have indeed been keeping tabs on Olaru in an attempt to add some goals to their midfield, but what he’s heard is that FCSB will demand a “decent fee”, and that will price the Scottish giants out of a move for the 26-year-old.

In fact, well-placed sources closer to home have reportedly told O’Rourke that ready-made funds aren’t available for Clement at this time, leaving the manager to come up with internal solutions if he wants to fix his side’s problems.

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Nine points adrift in the Scottish Premiership title race, sat third and unlikely to welcome reinforcements, to say that Rangers are running out of reasons to be positive would be an understatement. If things do change, however, then Olaru is certainly a player they’d be wise to welcome.

Olaru would help stop the rot at Rangers

After a summer clear-out saw the likes of John Lundstram and Ryan Jack depart, Rangers opted to welcome younger players and those who were always unlikely to make an instant impact on Clement’s side. And as a result, they’ve paid the price ever since. Olaru wouldn’t come under that category, however.

26 years old and the captain of FCSB, the midfielder would go a long way towards steering Rangers back in the right direction. Not only would he add much-needed leadership at the heart of Clement’s side, but also goal contributions from the middle of the park. The Romanian has scored an impressive 10 goals and recorded a further five assists in 21 games in all competitions for FCSB so far this season in the type of record that would hand Rangers an instant boost.

For now, however, those at Ibrox can merely window shop rather than invest thanks to their current financial position. They must hope that, by the time they rediscover their balance off the pitch, they’re still in a strong enough position to welcome talents of Olaru’s calibre.

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Already looking ahead to potentially signing their next Liam Delap, Ipswich Town are now reportedly among the clubs eyeing a move to sign a Celtic youngster who just starred in front of their scouts.

Ipswich transfer news

On the performance front, it could be argued that Ipswich deserve more than just the nine points that they’ve won so far this season, sitting 18th in the Premier League as a result.

A case in point is their recent clash against Manchester United. After conceding in the opening moments of Ruben Amorim’s first game in charge of the Red Devils, Ipswich enjoyed the better share of chances and arguably should have gone on and secured three points after Omari Hutchinson’s equaliser.

Forced to settle for a point nonetheless, Ipswich now have something that they must build on in pursuit of survival. Once again, it was Delap at the centre of the majority of the joy that Kieran McKenna’s side had up against Manchester United’s backline, making it no surprise that those at Portman Road are looking to repeat their transfer genius.

According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, Ipswich Town are now eyeing a move to sign Daniel Cummings after he starred in front of on-watching scouts, scoring the winning goal for Celtic against Club Brugge in the UEFA Youth League.

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An 18-year-old who has scored 22 goals in just 20 games at youth level so far this season, Cummings could yet leave Scotland in a cheap deal. As things stand, his current Celtic deal is set to come to an end next summer, which means that he’ll cost a cross-border compensation fee of just €310,000 (£250,000+) in what could quickly turn into a bargain move.

"Great" Cummings can follow in Delap's footsteps

Yet to step into senior football, Cummings could swap Celtic for Ipswich in pursuit of exactly that. Whilst Delap had at least already experienced first-team football when he decided to swap Manchester City for Ipswich, he too was struggling to establish himself on a weekly basis at the Etihad even after successful loan spells away. It’s a struggle that Cummings may soon want to put to an end at Celtic, which could result in an exit away.

Praised for his “great runs” and “spectacular strikes” by The Young Team, who scout Scotland’s next top stars, Cummings looks like a player destined to make an impact whether it’s at Celtic or in the Premier League at a place like Portman Road.

For a bargain fee, Ipswich could be landing an impressive coup ahead of a number of Premier League rivals.