Chelsea have made huge strides in the summer transfer window by signing an array of top quality talent.
Whilst it might not have shown on the field straight away as the defeat to Liverpool highlighted, the Blues are heading in the right direction after significant investment from Roman Abramovich.
But Chelsea are not completely finished in the summer transfer window and continue to be linked with players around Europe.
In light of this, here is the latest rumours round-up on Chelsea.
Rudiger loan exit
Paris Saint-Germain are interested in taking Antonio Rudiger on loan for the rest of the 2020/21 season.
Rudiger is not at the forefront of Frank Lampard's plans and the 27-year-old is eager to have regular game-time at this stage in his career.
MailOnline report that PSG want to offer that to the defender and have made a move for the Chelsea man.
Villa pursue Loftus-Cheek and Barkley
Chelsea could offload more players before the summer transfer window slams shut on October 5 in the form of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Ross Barkley.
Villa are keen to bring in the 24-year-old midfielder but also want to sign Barkley from the Blues as well.
MailOnline have reported that Dean Smith's men will only be able to sign one of the two Chelsea players in what is expected to be a loan move.
Rice plea to West Ham
Declan Rice is set to ask West Ham United that he wants to leave to join Chelsea before the end of the summer transfer window.
The Blues are reportedly planning an £80 million bid for the midfielder, who has come on leaps and bounds in recent seasons.
The 21-year-old is now expected to demand an exit from West Ham, according to reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, per The Express.
But the caveat on this is that he will only push for a move if Chelsea do indeed make a formal offer for his services.
Mendy deal announced
And finally, we have the news that Chelsea have announced the signing of Edouard Mendy from Rennes.
The Blues have been looking to provide Kepa Arrizabalaga with competition since he was dropped at one point last season.
Football.london understands the deal will cost Chelsea in the region of £22 million.
