Friday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Thomas Lemar, Wilfried Zaha, Jadon Sancho

The transfer window is now open again, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Chelsea eye possible reinforcements.

The Blues have been cleared to sign players in January after seeing their transfer ban reduced, and manager Frank Lampard is thought to have £150m available to bolster their top-four push.

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

Friday morning's headlines:

Chelsea offered Atletico Madrid winger Thomas Lemar ahead of Tottenham Hotspur?
Chelsea are reportedly offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid winger Thomas Lemar, who has also been linked with Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. Read more.

Frank Lampard 'does not want Wilfried Zaha at Chelsea'
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard reportedly recommends that the club end their pursuit of £80m-rated Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, who has also been linked with Spurs. Read more.

Jadon Sancho 'heads five-man Liverpool transfer shortlist next summer'
Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho reportedly heads Liverpool's five-man transfer shortlist ahead of the summer window. Read more.

Chelsea, Manchester United 'scout Lyon striker Moussa Dembele'
Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly both sent scouts to watch Moussa Dembele as he scored in Lyon's 3-1 Coupe de la Ligue win over Brest on Wednesday. Read more.

Emerson Palmieri agent rules out Chelsea exit
The agent of defender Emerson Palmieri says that the full-back will not be leaving Chelsea during the January transfer window. Read more.

West Ham United to beat Chelsea to Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes?
West Ham United are allegedly in line to fend off interest from Chelsea in the race to sign Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes. Read more.

Crystal Palace 'reject Bayern Munich loan bid for Wilfried Zaha'
Crystal Palace reportedly reject a loan bid from Bayern Munich for £80m-rated winger Wilfried Zaha, who has also been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

Chelsea 'to submit £40m bid for Issa Diop'
Chelsea are on the verge of making a £40m bid for West Ham United defender Issa Diop, according to a report. Read more.