Wednesday's Chelsea transfer talk: Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Gonzalo Higuain, Mateo Kovacic

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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

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.

Gonzalo Higuain agent confirms Juventus stay The brother and agent of Gonzalo Higuain confirms that he will 'respect' his contract at Juventus after Chelsea opted against making his loan move permanent. Read more.

Chelsea complete permanent signing of Mateo Kovacic The Croatia midfielder has signed a five-year contract having spent last season on loan at Stamford Bridge. Read more.