We are now less than two weeks away from the new season and Chelsea are continuing their heavy spending.
The Blues have been the Premier League's most active club in the transfer window so far, and they are not showing any signs of slowing down.
Frank Lampard is keen to overhaul his team this summer after finishing fourth last term, and that means signings will likely continue until late in the window.
Below we take you through all the latest rumours and gossip surrounding Stamford Bridge.
Blues step up Mendy efforts
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have stepped up their efforts to sign Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
The report claims the Blues will offer around £18m to get the deal done having failed to make progress with their £15m offer.
Rennes are said to be very reluctant to sell their star keeper, but Frank Lampard is hell-bent on improving his goalkeeping department.
Mendy is under contract until 2023.
Conte makes Kante demand
Inter Milan continue to be linked with Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.
Reports emerged over the weekend claiming former Blues boss Antonio Conte is attempting to land the French midfielder.
Chelsea aren't totally averse to selling Kante, according to reports, but they do want around £60m for his services.
Tutto Mercato say Conte hasn't been put off by the asking price, telling Inter he wants the club to press ahead and attempt to sign the industrious midfielder.
Though, it has been suggested the move could be on loan with an obligatory option to buy worth around £45m.
Lampard wants more
Chelsea's spending spree is set to continue even if Kai Havertz is wrapped up.
The Blues have spent a large chunk this summer, landing the likes of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Ben Chilwell among others.
But even if Havertz arrives as expected for a bumper fee, Lampard will want two more signings before he is satisfied with the overhaul of his squad.
According to the Daily Star, Chelsea still have a centre-back and a goalkeeper on their shopping list before they pass through the checkout and deem themselves 'ready' for the new season.
