Chelsea’s quest to sign Liam Delap in the January transfer window has been dealt a blow with Ipswich Town refusing to sell their star striker. After a superb start to the season, Enzo Maresca’s side have seen their faint title hopes all-but disappear after a disappointing run of form over the Christmas period.

Arsenal are one of three Premier League clubs interested in signing Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton, according to reports.

The January transfer window is here and all 20 Premier League teams will be keeping their eyes and ears open to opportunities to strengthen their squads. But who needs to strengthen, and where, in the next month?

January will test Chelsea’s progress. Maresca doesn’t need any new signings at this moment in time. There might come a point at which the Italian wants certain areas of his squad strengthened or remoulded, but right now Chelsea must get players off its books rather than add new ones. Chelsea must resist the temptation to spend more.

Among the list of five to 10 forward players Chelsea are observing and/or sent scouts to watch their matches, Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap has emerged as a new target in recent months. However, Ipswich will be very reluctant to listen to any offers for the 21-year-old in mid-season because they need him in their battle to avoid relegation.

Liverpool have reportedly had an interest in the potential transfer of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap in a bid to replicate their past success in profiting from Dominic Solanke’s sale.Delap is

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