The summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Chelsea eye possible reinforcements.
The Blues failed to bring in a single player during the January window, despite seeing their transfer ban cut short by FIFA, but have already been busy this summer.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Stamford Bridge.
Monday morning's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup:
Arsenal 'to rival Chelsea for £25m Said Benrahma'
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Arsenal are reportedly preparing to battle Chelsea for the signature of Brentford's Said Benrahma.
The 25-year-old was in impressive form for his Championship club during the 2019-20 campaign, scoring 17 times and contributing 10 assists in 46 appearances in all competitions.
The Algeria international is expected to be on the move during this summer's transfer window, and Chelsea, alongside a number of Premier League clubs, have been credited with an interest.
However, according to 90min, Arsenal are also firmly in the hunt for a player who has netted 28 goals and provided 27 assists in 91 outings for Brentford since arriving from Nice in 2018.
The report claims that the Gunners are prepared to meet the £25m asking price for the attacker as Mikel Arteta looks to boost his options in the final third for the 2020-21 campaign.
Benrahma largely operates as a left winger but also featured on the right for the Bees last term.
Kepa Arrizabalaga 'makes U-turn on Chelsea future'
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Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly now determined to stay at Chelsea and fight for his future at the club.
The Spain international has largely struggled to impress for the Blues since arriving in a world-record move from Athletic Bilbao ahead of the 2018-19 campaign.
Chelsea are thought to be in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer, with Kepa, who was left out of the FA Cup final and Champions League last-16 second leg against Bayern Munich in the latter stages of the 2019-20 season, thought to have played his last game for the club.
However, according to The Sun, the 25-year-old no longer wants to leave Stamford Bridge and is determined to prove his worth to head coach Frank Lampard.
Kepa started Chelsea's first pre-season friendly against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon, where new arrival Timo Werner found the back of the net in a 1-1 draw.
The capital giants continue to be linked with a number of goalkeepers, though, and a recent report claimed that Lampard is keen to strengthen in that area of the field this summer.
More transfer news from Chelsea:
Chelsea 'could make three more summer signings'
Chelsea could make another three signings during this summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Antonio Conte 'asks Inter Milan to sign N'Golo Kante'
Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte wants his club to sign Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, according to a report. Read more.
