Newcastle United look set to miss out on signing Liam Delap after the Ipswich Town striker indicated that he preferred a move to Chelsea and the Magpies face intense competition for a small pool of pl

Delap has a £30 million release clause and has drawn interest from several Premier League clubs. Hope writes that Newcastle are “at the table for his signature,” with sources reaffirming the club’s active pursuit of the England youth international.

Newcastle United are set to fail in their pursuit of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap - according to latest reports.

Newcastle United's hopes of signing Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap have been dashed, with the 22-year-old reportedly opting for a move to Premier League rivals Chelsea. The Magpies has spoken to Delap's representatives over a potential deal,

The England Under-21 international still has to tie up the terms of a move to Stamford Bridge, but that should not be a problematic process, and it now looks likely that Delap will complete his Chelsea transfer in time to feature in the forthcoming Club World Cup in the United States.

Newcastle are set to hold showdown talks with Liam Delap as they look to convince the Ipswich Town striker to join them ahead of rival suitors Everton.

All of Howe’s preferred domestic targets – including Bryan Mbeumo, Illia Zabarnyi and Antoine Semenyo – come with hefty price tags. Newcastle’s owners PIF have always maintained that they would back Howe to the extent the regulations allow.

Eddie Howe reportedly held frank meetings with his Newcastle players before they went on a six-game winning streak which helped to secure Champions League qualification. The Magpies will be taking part in Europe's biggest club tournament next season,

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has made “good progress” and could be available Sunday when Eddie Howe’s team can clinch Champions League qualification with a victory against Everton in the final game of the Premier League season.