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For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

Nottingham Forest have opened advanced negotiations with Chelsea over a potential deal for striker Liam Delap as the summer transfer window enters its final week. The 23-year-old forward appears to have no place in Xabi Alonso's plans at Stamford Bridge, having been completely omitted from the matchday squad for the Blues' recent 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Chelsea are reportedly exploring a sensational late move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before the summer transfer window closes. Xabi Alonso's side are open to adding another versatile attacker to their ranks following a busy window of high-profile arrivals at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues kicked-off the Xabi Alonso era in style at Craven Cottage, but the chaotic nature of Monday's game spoke to a couple of glaring issues in the squad