Here are your Chelsea morning headlines for Sunday, 23 August.
Chelsea interested in Messi
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is reportedly considering his future at the Camp Nou, with a host of Europe’s leading clubs interested in signing him.
According to a report in Catalan outlet Diario Sport, Chelsea are among the sides who have explored the possibility of acquiring the Argentine.
However, the story also states that the Blues have other transfer targets and areas of the squad they need to address first.
Paris Saint-Germain, Inter and Juventus are the three clubs thought to be leading the race for Messi, with Inter seen as the favourites.
Chilwell ideal for Blues
Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Leicester City full-back Ben Chilwell and football.london outline why he would be the ideal signing.
The report highlights how both Marcos Alonso and Emerson Palmieri struggled defensively last term and the England international would be significantly more secure in this regard.
It is outlined how Chilwell would be comfortable in the left-back role of a back four but he could also play in a wing-back role in a 3-4-3 formation.
His ability to offer both an attacking threat and greater defensive security would make him the ideal signing for Frank Lampard’s team.
Blues poised for Mendy move
Chelsea need to upgrade between the sticks this summer, but due to significant reinvestment elsewhere the transfer will have to be an affordable one.
The Blues have already secured the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, while they are also close to deals for Bayer Leverkusen ace Kai Havertz and Leicester defender Ben Chilwell.
Now, football.london cite a report that states the Blues have opened talks to sign Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
The Frenchman was linked with Chelsea before joining Reims a year ago, and would be an affordable alternative to Jan Oblak.
