Monday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Declan Rice, Jadon Sancho, Chris Smalling

The buildup to 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.

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

Monday morning's headlines:

Ajax chief hints at Andre Onana, Donny van de Beek, Nicolas Tagliafico exits
Ajax boss Erik ten Hag suggests that Andre Onana, Donny van de Beek and Nicolas Tagliafico could all leave the Dutch giants this summer. Read more.

Bayer Leverkusen boss addresses Kai Havertz transfer speculation
Bayer Leverkusen boss Peter Bosz is confident that in-demand attacker Kai Havertz will remain at the club this summer. Read more.

Kalidou Koulibaly 'wants to play under Pep Guardiola'
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly wants to play under Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola next season, according to a report. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund 'confident of keeping Jadon Sancho'
Borussia Dortmund's head of the licensed player division Sebastian Kehl says that the German club are confident of keeping Jadon Sancho this summer. Read more.

Manchester United to offload four players to fund Jadon Sancho pursuit?
Manchester United will have to offload at least four first-team players to fund a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea 'line up £45m Declan Rice move'
Chelsea want to sign West Ham United's Declan Rice in a £45m deal during this summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.