It is all change at Chelsea this summer with manager Maurizio Sarri and star player Eden Hazard having left Stamford Bridge, despite a third-placed Premier League finish and Europa League glory last season.
A FIFA-imposed transfer ban has made recruitment even more difficult for new boss Frank Lampard, but that has not stopped the Blues from being linked with players and here Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings for the West Londoners.
Wednesday morning's headlines:
Chelsea planning loan exit for Fikayo Tomori?
Chelsea reportedly intend to allow defender Fikayo Tomori to go out on loan for the upcoming campaign. Read more.
Chelsea 'turn down Crystal Palace's Reece James bid'
Chelsea reject a £20m bid from Crystal Palace for teenage defender Reece James, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu completes loan move to RB Leipzig
The 18-year-old can play either as a centre-back or as a defensive midfielder. Read more.
Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea in for Dynamo Kiev's Mykola Shaparenko?
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the development of Dynamo Kiev playmaker Mykola Shaparenko. Read more.
