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:
Chelsea eye swoop for Valencia's Jose Gaya?
Valencia defender Jose Gaya emerges as a transfer target for Chelsea, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea planning £35m bid for Nice defender Youcef Atal?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a £35m move for Nice defender Youcef Atal if their transfer ban gets lifted in January. Read more.
Lucas Piazon rules out Chelsea return
Lucas Piazon suggests that he has little intention of ever returning to Chelsea, despite penning a new deal ahead of a loan move to Rio Ave. Read more.
Callum Hudson-Odoi close to penning new Chelsea deal?
Winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly on the brink of penning a new long-term contract at Chelsea. Read more.
