The January transfer window has now closed, leaving Chelsea to begin looking forward to the summer for their next round of recruitment.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Stamford Bridge.
Wednesday morning's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester City to rival Arsenal, Chelsea for Achraf Hakimi?
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Manchester City are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for Inter Milan defender Achraf Hakimi.
The 22-year-old has starred in Serie A this season, contributing six goals and three assists as a wing-back for Antonio Conte's side.
However, it was claimed on Monday that Inter are yet to pay the first installment of their agreement with Real Madrid, putting Hakimi's long-term future at San Siro in doubt.
According to Calciomercato, City are ready to join Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to sign the Morocco international.
Inter's financial situation and early exit from the Champions League is likely to lead to at least one high-profile sale in the summer.
Hakimi, who cost Inter a fee of £35m in 2020, still has just under four-and-a-half years remaining on his contract.
Chelsea 'yet to hold talks with Aston Villa over permanent Ross Barkley deal'
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Chelsea reportedly intend to wait until the end of the campaign before making a decision on Aston Villa loanee Ross Barkley's future.
The England international has been in superb form during his season on loan at Villa Park, scoring and assisting a combined four goals in 10 appearances.
Barkley still has another two-and-a-half years to run on his Chelsea contract and, according to Birmingham Live, he may end up back at Stamford Bridge next season.
It is claimed that no talks have been held between the Blues and Villa over a permanent arrangement for the 27-year-old, and that is unlikely to change before the summer.
Barkley scored the winner for Villa in their 1-0 win over Southampton at the weekend, earning the midfielder strong praise from boss Dean Smith.
More transfer news from Chelsea:
Manchester City to rival Arsenal, Chelsea for Achraf Hakimi?
A report claims that Inter Milan full-back Achraf Hakimi is attracting interest from Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.
