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Saturday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Kai Havertz, Sergio Romero, Timo Werner

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Saturday, September 5.

The summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Chelsea eye possible reinforcements.

The Blues failed to bring in a single player during the January window, despite seeing their transfer ban cut short by FIFA, but have already been busy this summer.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Stamford Bridge.

Saturday morning's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup:


Chelsea 'want two more signings after Kai Havertz'

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard poses with new signing Kai Havertz on Spetember 4, 2020© Chelsea FC

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard reportedly wants to make two more signings after securing the signature of German playmaker Kai Havertz.

The 21-year-old has penned a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge after arriving from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal believed to be worth £71m.

Chelsea have been extremely active in the transfer market and Havertz joins a star-studded list of summer arrivals which includes Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr.

Now, The Telegraph claims that Lampard has set his sights on two more signings with the 2020-21 Premier League season set to kick off next weekend.

The report suggests that Chelsea are looking to bolster their defence further, with Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice on Lampard's wishlist.

Mendy would reportedly cost in the region of £30m, while West Ham are believed to value Rice in excess of £70m.



Chelsea to move for Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero?

Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero pictured in August 2020© Reuters

Chelsea are reportedly ready to make a move for Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

Frank Lampard is known to be in the market for a new shot-stopper amid question marks over current number one Kepa Arrizabalaga, who became the world's most expensive keeper when he joined but ended last season with the worst save percentage in the Premier League.

Chelsea are also understood to be interested in Rennes' Edouard Mendy, while they have previously been linked with Mike Maignan and Jan Oblak.

However, The Athletic reports that they have now added Romero to their list of potential targets, with Manchester United willing to consider offers for the Argentine.

Romero has spent his entire five-year United career as second fiddle to David de Gea so far, and first-team chances could become even rarer following the return of Dean Henderson from a loan spell with Sheffield United.

The 33-year-old would represent a cheaper option than the other goalkeepers Chelsea are looking at, with Mendy expected to cost at least £18m.

Chelsea are already the Premier League's biggest spenders this summer and are set to take their splurge to more than £200m with the imminent arrival of Kai Havertz in a club-record deal.

Leeds United, Everton and Aston Villa have also been credited with an interest in Romero.


More transfer news from Chelsea:

Kai Havertz's move from Bayer Leverkusen will not break Chelsea's transfer record
The Bayer Leverkusen forward was given the green light to leave the Germany squad to conclude his move. Read more.

Timo Werner 'snubbed Manchester City for Chelsea move'
Timo Werner joined Chelsea after rejecting a move to Manchester City following a personal phone call from Pep Guardiola, according to a report. Read more.

Germany confirm Kai Havertz has left national camp to finalise Chelsea move
Kai Havertz's move should now represent a new club record transfer for the Blues. Read more.

Chelsea announce Kai Havertz arrival on five-year deal
Chelsea confirm the signing of 21-year-old Germany international Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal. Read more.

Kai Havertz 'leaves Germany camp to complete Chelsea move'
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz reportedly leaves the German national team hotel in Stuttgart in order to complete his club-record move from Chelsea. Read more.

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