Chelsea’s ambition in this summer’s transfer market is very clear - they want to get closer to the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City next summer.
The Blues appear to be on the brink of signing one or two more players, as well as Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, who have already signed.
Frank Lampard will be determined to build on an impressive start to life as Chelsea boss, finishing in the top-four despite not being able to sign players last summer.
However, it’s a very different story this time around, and Lampard is wasting no time - here are the very latest Chelsea-related transfer stories.
Havertz breakthrough
Chelsea are moving closer to sealing a deal for Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer.
The Blues have been pursing the 21-year-old for several weeks, and football.london understands a breakthrough is getting close.
Havertz has been one of the standout players in the Bundesliga over the past two seasons and his impressive displays have made him a hot prospect for the future.
Chelsea have already snapped up Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, and Frank Lampard is keen to add the forward to his squad.
AC Milan chase Bakayoko deal
AC Milan are now in advanced negotiations with Chelsea to sign Tiemoue Bakayoko.
Chelsea are willing to again sanction his departure and, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.com, a move to AC Milan is drawing ever closer for the 26-year-old.
The deal on the table will see AC Milan sign Bakayoko on loan, paying a fee of between €3m and €5m with a view to a permanent deal.
The total deal could cost Milan €30million if they want the Frenchman full time.
Sarr interest
Chelsea and Barcelona are amongst the clubs tracking Malang Sarr on a free transfer.
The 21-year-old left Nice this summer after some impressive performances which have attracted interest from across the globe.
Whilst the Blues are keen to wrap up a deal for Thiago Silva, they're also trying to convince Sarr to join the club, report the Mail.
That could have a chain effect on Chelsea's current defenders, with Andreas Christiansen and Kurt Zouma both at risk of being sold.
