Saturday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Reece James, Claude Makelele, Gary Cahill

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Saturday, August 3 ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

Published: August 3 2019 | 07:17

Last updated: August 4 2019 | 15:48

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.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Chelsea 'reject £25m Crystal Palace bid for Reece James'
Chelsea reportedly reject a bid worth £25m from Crystal Palace for young right-back Reece James. Read more.

Claude Makelele returns to Chelsea in mentor role
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele returns to his former club as a Young Player Technical Mentor ahead of the 2019-20 campaign. Read more.

Crystal Palace 'join race to sign Gary Cahill'
Crystal Palace reportedly join Burnley and West Ham United in the race to sign Gary Cahill this summer. Read more.

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