Having navigated much of his first season under transfer embargo, Frank Lampard is about to taste the sweet nectar of the summer market at long last.
Given that they found themselves in a state of enforced austerity last summer, Chelsea are said to have significant sums available this time around. Having already agreed a deal for Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech, Lampard will be looking for further smart additions to his squad.
Here are all the latest Chelsea transfer rumours.
Blues to beat Everton to £30m Gabriel signing
Chelsea are “far ahead” of Everton in the race to sign Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, according to Eurosport .
Though it looked like Everton were closing in on the Brazilian defender a couple of days ago, Chelsea could now beat them to his signature.
The deal is said to be “almost completed”, with Lampard well aware of Gabriel’s talents after two impressive performances against the Blues in the Champions League group stage this term.
Chelsea contact Raiola over Donnarumma
One man who could leave Stamford Bridge this summer is Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has experienced dips and troughs in his form this season and was dropped for Willy Caballero in February.
Though Kepa has since regained his place between the sticks, The Express reports that Chelsea may look to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma as a replacement.
They have asked his agent, Mino Raiola, to keep them updated on Donnarumma’s contract talks with AC Milan as he heads towards the final year of his current deal at the San Siro.
Blues look to hijack Bellingham transfer
Chelsea and Manchester United are set to compete to sign Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho this summer, according to The Mirror .
Bellingham, 16, has had a breakthrough season with Birmingham City, scoring four goals in 35 appearances from midfield. Sancho, 20, is one of the most sought-after players in Europe after a whirlwind few seasons with Borussia Dortmund.
