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.
Wednesday morning's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup:
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard 'changes mind over Declan Rice'
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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has reportedly had a change of heart regarding Declan Rice's potential role at Stamford Bridge.
West Ham United have allegedly reiterated that Rice, who has four years left on his contract, is not available for any price this summer.
However, given the level of speculation regarding his future, it would come as a surprise if Chelsea did not make a formal approach for the England international.
According to The Athletic, Lampard now sees the Hammers academy graduate as a future member of Chelsea's midfield.
That is a change of stance from the Blues boss, who has previously identified the 21-year-old as a key part of his defensive plans at the West Londoners.
Chelsea will likely have to offer in the region of £70m in order to tempt West Ham into a sale.
Juventus want Chelsea's Emerson Palmieri?
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Juventus are reportedly keen on a deal for out-of-favour Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri.
The 26-year-old's future at Stamford Bridge has been shrouded in uncertainty ever since Ben Chilwell made the switch to the capital from Leicester City.
Inter Milan are believed to be leading the race for Emerson's signature, while West Ham United have also been credited with an interest in recent weeks.
However, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juve are eyeing up Emerson as an ideal signing following an injury to first choice left-back Alex Sandro.
Owing to the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic, the report suggests that the Serie A champions would look to strike a loan deal with an obligation to buy next summer.
Emerson, who has totalled 55 appearances for the Blues since arriving from Roma, will see his current deal at Stamford Bridge expire in 2022.
