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 to loan Davide Zappacosta to Roma?
Chelsea are reportedly happy to allow Davide Zappacosta to spend the season on loan at Serie A outfit Roma. Read more.
Michy Batshuayi 'wants to stay and fight for place' at Chelsea this season
Striker Michy Batshuayi reportedly wants to stay and compete for a place in Frank Lampard's starting XI at Chelsea after spending recent seasons out on loan. Read more.
Christian Pulisic 'rejected Manchester United because of Jose Mourinho'
Christian Pulisic reportedly chose to move to Chelsea rather than Manchester United because his father was critical of Jose Mourinho's failure to promote youth players. Read more.
