It could prove to be a busy summer for Frank Lampard and Chelsea, with the Premier League set to make its return this month.
A date of June 17 has been set for the action to restart, which could see the summer transfer window clash with the end of the campaign.
That means the Blues may have to do their business while they look to hold onto their spot in the top four, and there could be plenty of ins and outs.
Here are the latest transfer rumours and gossip coming out of Stamford Bridge.
Zouma linked with Mourinho reunion
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly asked the club’s chiefs to pursue Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma in the next transfer window.
The former Chelsea manager had originally taken the French centre-back to Stamford Bridge in 2014 when he signed him from Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne.
Whilst new Blues boss Frank Lampard has used Zouma regularly this season, RMC Sport claims that Mourinho is keen on being reunited with the defender.
It is believed that Spurs are yet to make a formal approach for the France international and business will not be done before the conclusion of the current Premier League campaign.
However, reports suggest that Chelsea would not be adverse to selling the 25-year-old in the summer if the price is right.
Chilwell tempted by move to Stamford Bridge
Leicester City and England international Ben Chilwell is tempted by a move to Chelsea in the next transfer window amid growing interest from the Blues.
Lampard is said to be on the lookout for a left-back this summer to replace Marcos Alonso and provide more balance between defence and attack.
Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City are on the verge of qualifying for the Champions League when play resumes, but Chilwell could join Premier League rivals Chelsea and recent big money departures in Harry Maguire and Riyad Mahrez.
The news that the 23-year-old is said to be tempted by a move to Stamford Bridge will test Leicester City’s resolve in keeping him tied down to his contract ending in 2024.
Inter and Juventus offered chance to sign Pedro
Reports in Italy suggest that both Inter and Juventus have been given the opportunity to sign Pedro from Chelsea in the next transfer window.
The Spanish winger will be out of contract at Stamford Bridge this summer and the Serie A giants have been offered the chance to sign him on a free transfer, according to reports.
Given the fact that Pedro and current Inter boss Antonio Conte worked together at Stamford Bridge, a move to the Milan-based club could make a degree of sense.
His departure from West London will open up the opportunity for young wide players in the squad to prove themselves to Lampard and the coaching staff.
