The buildup to 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.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Stamford Bridge.
Sunday morning's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup:
Chelsea join Luka Jovic race?
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Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a move for Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic during the summer transfer window.
The Serbian has struggled to make a name for himself during his maiden campaign at the Bernabeu and has been restricted to just 16 appearances in La Liga this term.
Having notched up only two goals in that time, Madrid are understood to be open to offers for Jovic, despite them having signed the former Eintracht Frankfurt man just last summer for £54m.
Leicester City are supposedly looking to strike a deal for the Serbian frontman, and according to Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea are also eyeing up a swoop as they looking to bolster their frontline ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
However, the report suggests that the Premier League clubs would face stiff competition from Italy for Jovic's signature, with AC Milan, Juventus, Inter Milan and Napoli all rumoured to be keeping a close eye on developments.
Jovic was forced to miss out Real Madrid's recent victory over Deportivo Alaves after allegedly coming into close contact with a friend who tested positive for COVID-19.
Hakim Ziyech trains with Chelsea for the first time
New arrival Hakim Ziyech trained with Chelsea for the first time on Saturday afternoon.
The Morocco international, who has joined the Blues on a five-year contract from Ajax, was present at the club's Cobham base on Saturday but his new teammates were absent due to their clash with Sheffield United.
Day one at Cobham for our new signing! 💪 pic.twitter.com/NaXje6EHel
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 11, 2020
Chelsea's official website revealed that the attacker underwent "a light session" as he is not expected to officially join first-team training for a few weeks.
The 27-year-old enjoyed an impressive 2019-20 campaign for Ajax, contributing eight goals and 21 assists in 35 appearances in all competitions, including five assists in six Champions League outings.
Frank Lampard's side will not finish their current season until August as they are still in the Champions League, but Ziyech will be unable to turn out for new club until the 2020-21 campaign.
More transfer news from Chelsea:
Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal interested in Weston McKennie?
Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are all interested in Schalke 04 midfielder Weston McKennie, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea 'want Kai Havertz due to Callum Hudson-Odoi concerns'
Chelsea want to sign Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kai Havertz this summer due to concerns over Callum Hudson-Odoi's development, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'join the race for £60m Ben Chilwell'
Manchester United join the race to sign Leicester City left-back Ben Chilwell, according to a report. Read more.
Frank Lampard hails "big influence" Jorginho
The midfielder has been linked with a return to Serie A. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur 'offer Willian lucrative contract'
Tottenham Hotspur place a lucrative contract offer on the table for Chelsea attacker Willian, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea 'consider move for new Kylian Mbappe'
Monaco teenager Malamine Efekele - dubbed the 'new Kylian Mbappe' - emerges as a target for Chelsea, according to a report. Read more.
