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.
Saturday morning's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup:
Chelsea to offer Ross Barkley in Declan Rice bid?
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Chelsea are reportedly keen to include midfielder Ross Barkley in any proposal for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice.
While the England international has been heavily linked with a future switch to Stamford Bridge, the Hammers are said to be demanding in the region of £80m.
Having already spent big in the current transfer window and the ongoing financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic, Chelsea are reluctant to meet those demands.
However, according to Football Insider, the Blues are hoping to tempt West Ham into signing Barkley as part of any deal.
Although Frank Lampard has previously spoken highly of the playmaker, he now finds himself down the pecking order due to the arrival of Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz.
With Chelsea valuing Barkley in the region of £30m, they may be prepared to spend a further £40m to secure Rice's signature.
Chelsea 'to focus on Declan Rice after sealing Edouard Mendy deal'
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Chelsea will reportedly turn their attention to signing West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice once they have wrapped up a deal for Edouard Mendy.
The Blues are thought to be on the brink of completing their eighth signing of a productive summer, having reportedly agreed a five-year contract with Rennes goalkeeper Mendy.
The two clubs are nearing an agreement over a transfer fee and the deal could be done before Chelsea's opening game of the season against Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday night.
However, their spending may not be over after that with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claiming that they will then consider a move for long-term target Rice.
The 21-year-old's hefty asking price has seen any interest fall at the first hurdle so far, but should Chelsea push through a deal for the midfielder then it could take their spending to more than £300m.
Frank Lampard's side have already brought in Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr, Xavier Mbuyamba and Kai Havertz this summer.
More transfer news from Chelsea:
Chelsea 'complete Edouard Mendy deal after agreeing fee with Rennes'
Chelsea's deal to sign goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes is reportedly "100% done", with the Blues now set to switch their focus to signing Declan Rice. Read more.
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud 'agrees contract with Juventus'
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud allegedly agrees a two-year contract with Juventus ahead of a potential transfer to the Italian champions. Read more.
Olivier Giroud 'wants Chelsea stay amid Juventus interest'
Olivier Giroud scored seven goals in 12 games in all competitions at the end of last season. Read more.
West Brom closing in on deal for former Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic
The Baggies are chasing their sixth signing of the summer. Read more.
