Friday's Chelsea transfer talk: Mason Mount, Mario Pasalic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek

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.

Friday's morning headlines:

Report: Chelsea open contract talks with midfielder Mason Mount A report claims that Mason Mount is to sign a new long-term deal with Chelsea after impressing on loan with Vitesse and Derby County over the past two seasons. Read more.

Mario Pasalic signs new Chelsea contract, joins Atalanta on loan The Croatia international will return on loan to Serie A side Atalanta next season. Read more.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek 'agrees new long-term Chelsea deal' England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek agrees a new five-year contract with Chelsea, according to a report. Read more.