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.
Thursday morning's headlines:
Monaco 'still hoping to re-sign Tiemoue Bakayoko'
Monaco are still interested in re-signing French midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko on loan from Chelsea, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko keen to return to AC Milan?
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko would reportedly like to return to AC Milan before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.
Chelsea open door for Tiemoue Bakayoko exit?
Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Monaco over the potential of a season-long loan deal for midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko after blocking the Ligue 1 side's initial offer. Read more.
