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Jamie Kemble

Latest Chelsea transfer rumours: Blues identify new top target, Declan Rice latest

Chelsea's summer transfer window could hardly have been more exciting, and it got even better on Friday when Kai Havertz was announced as their latest arrival.

The club-record signing from Bayer Leverkusen has taken the Blues' spending to more than £200million, as Frank Lampard looks to overhaul his squad.

And there could yet be more in through the door at Stamford Bridge, as well as some high-profile exits.

Below we take a look at the latest on the rumour mill.

When Kai Havertz could join up with the Chelsea squad

Focus switches to Mendy

Chelsea will now focus on signing Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy after wrapping up the Havertz deal.

That's according to the Evening Standard, who believe Lampard wants a new 'top-level goalkeeper'.

Chelsea are said to have had a £14million bid rejected for Mendy but they are being tipped to make an improved bid.

Mendy would likely be another option alongside Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Rice still wanted after Havertz deal

Along with a goalkeeper, Lampard is also keen to sign a defensive midfielder, according to The Telegraph.

And it seems Declan Rice could be that man, with the Blues continuing to be linked.

Rice could cost around £70million this summer, but it might take a £60million departure in the shape of N'Golo Kante to make that happen given Chelsea have already spent more than £200million.

Inter Milan are said to want Kante, while Chelsea are very interested in Rice. Could it be that straight forward?

Bakayoko on the move

Chelsea have reportedly struck an agreement with AC Milan over the loan of Tiemoue Bakayoko.

According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Milan will sign their former loan star for a loan fee of €3million with an option of signing him permanently for €30million.

Bakayoko spent last season on loan at Monaco after spending the season before at San Siro.

The 26-year-old has spent one full season with the Blues despite arriving on a £40m deal.

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