Chelsea set Enzo Fernandez deadline as Mudryk loan stance emerges
Moises Caicedo underlined his Chelsea ambition by saying in April: 'My dream is to become a Chelsea legend' after signing a new deal at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are among the contenders for Martin Zubimendi after Arsenal put a £77m valuation on the midfielder, with Xabi Alonso viewing him as a strong tactical fit.
Chelsea and Napoli are in the final stages over Benoit Badiashile, with a loan plus €20m option discussed. Chelsea want the option closer to €25m.
Chelsea will not entertain permanent bids for Mykhailo Mudryk, favouring a loan instead, while Xabi Alonso keeping him in the first-team squad has not been ruled out.
Nicolas Jackson is being touted as a Manchester United option, with Chelsea open to a sale for £65m as the striker seeks more regular starts.
Celtic are reportedly close to a deal with Chelsea, with Landon Emenalo set to provide competition for Kieran Tierney.
Chelsea are reportedly showing the strongest interest in Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, the 15-year-old dubbed 'Kid Messi', though United remain confident of keeping him.
Chelsea want any Enzo Fernandez bids lodged by 17:00 BST on Friday, with the club standing firm at £120m and ready to reintegrate him under Xabi Alonso if no deal arrives.
Pep Chavarria arrives after impressing in La Liga, with his timewasting having irritated Carlo Ancelotti during Rayo Vallecano's 3-3 draw with Real Madrid.
Myles Lewis-Skelly appeared to end Chelsea links by scoring against Como, making a heart gesture and tapping the Arsenal badge in celebration at the Emirates.
Liam Delap faces a fight for minutes at Chelsea, and Brian Madjo's Super Cup display for Aston Villa is cast as a warning to revive his club and England hopes.
Kerim Alajbegovic said he rejected Chelsea over likely playing time and chose Juventus instead, saying: 'When Juventus call, it is truly difficult to say no.'
Chelsea face a decision on Malo Gusto as interest grows from PSG, Juventus, Tottenham and others, but their £75m asking price is deterring bids.
Chelsea's £64m bid for Alex Scott was rejected, with Bournemouth reportedly only tempted at £80m. The midfielder is framed as a possible replacement if Enzo Fernandez leaves.
Trevoh Chalobah was booed by Arsenal fans on his Como debut after his £30m Chelsea exit, a sale that took the Blues' summer player income to just over £150m.
