Thursday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Douglas Costa, Jorginho, Achraf Hakimi

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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Chelsea, Manchester City make Achraf Hakimi enquiry? Chelsea and Manchester City reportedly make contact with Real Madrid as they prepare to battle it out for the signature of Achraf Hakimi. Read more.

Bayer Leverkusen hopeful of Kai Havertz stay amid Chelsea, Manchester United talk Kai Havertz has been strongly linked with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United, but sporting director Rudi Voller is hopeful that he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen. Read more.

Chelsea 'to be offered Douglas Costa swap deal' Juventus prepare to offer Brazilian attacker Douglas Costa to Chelsea in a straight swap for Jorginho, according to a report. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'eyeing £7m move for Olivier Giroud' Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud remains a transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report. Read more.