Chelsea’s Transfer Window So Far: What You Need To Know

Chelsea have already made five signings this summer and they are expected to make a few more before the transfer window shuts in five weeks time. We are going to summarise what has happened so far and anticipate what business the Blues may yet still do before deadline day.

In regards to the goalkeeping situation, things remain unresolved. It is thought that manager Frank Lampard would like to offload Kepa Arrizabalaga, either on loan or on a permanent basis in order to bring in a new number one.

The likes of Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak, Burnley’s Nick Pope, Ajax’s Andre Onana and Lille’s Mike Maignan have been looked at but, after spending heavily in other areas of the pitch, the club look to be going after a more cost-effective solution.

Rennes’ Edouard Mendy is currently Chelsea’s main target. After having had a first bid turned down, they have reportedly made a second offer in the region of £18m for the 28-year-old. It is not known yet whether the new proposal will be accepted.

In defence, Lampard has already signed three reinforcements, including one of his main targets, Ben Chilwell who was snapped up from Leicester for £50m.

The Blues have also made two further additions on free transfers, bringing in the experienced Thiago Silva from Paris Saint-Germain, whilst also snapping up potential in Nice’s Malang Sarr, who is expected to be sent out on loan this season.

It has been reported that Lampard wants one more addition in defence, which is believed to be West Ham’s Declan Rice. The England international’s £75m price tag is proving problematic, though, and it is said that the club will need to sell players to finance a move for the 21-year-old.

Inter Milan are still interested in signing Emerson Palmieri, although the Nerazzurri are apparently unwilling to meet the €25m (£22m) asking price that Chelsea have set. N’Golo Kante has even been linked with a possible departure to link up once more with Antonio Conte, although it isn’t thought the Serie A club can afford his transfer fee.

The departures of Willian and Pedro to Arsenal and Roma respectively on free transfers has meant that the Blues have had holes to fill on both wings.

They already made one signing in Hakim Ziyech from Ajax earlier this year in order to reinforce the midfield, but Lampard has been keen to bring in even more options, and the London club have been focused on securing a sensational deal for Kai Havertz.

It is believed that a transfer is now very close, with Chelsea paying £72m up front and £18m in add-ons. Personal terms have already been agreed, with just a medical and some paperwork needed to be signed before the move is finalised.

The £47m addition of Timo Werner up front means the Blues have some formidable options heading into the new season, with supporters keen to see the new-look Chelsea in action.