Thursday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Nathan Ake, Wilfried Zaha, Habib Diallo

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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Chelsea 'must sell defender before making Nathan Ake bid'
Chelsea reportedly need to part ways with one of their centre-backs before launching a bid for Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. Read more.

Chelsea make bid for Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes?
Chelsea reportedly become the latest Premier League club to join the race to sign Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes during the January transfer window. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund 'will not sell in-demand Jadon Sancho this month'
Borussia Dortmund reportedly rule out any chance of selling Jadon Sancho in January despite rumoured interest from a host of Europe's biggest clubs. Read more.

AC Milan looking to sign Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen?
AC Milan are reportedly considering an approach for Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen before the end of the January transfer window. Read more.

Chelsea submit £17m offer for Habib Diallo?
Metz forward Habib Diallo is reportedly the subject of a £17m offer from Premier League side Chelsea. Read more.

Report: Chelsea put off by £80m Wilfried Zaha price tag
Chelsea will reportedly refuse to meet Crystal Palace's £80m valuation for winger Wilfried Zaha this month, with the club said to be put off by the price tag. Read more.