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Marina Granovskaia pushing to complete Chelsea transfer mission as Said Benrahma will cost £30m

Here is your Chelsea morning digest for Thursday, August 6.

Marina Granovskaia pushing to complete transfer mission

Chelsea are pushing towards a deal to bring Kai Havertz in from Bayer Leverkusen and will swiftly turn their attention to the other end of the field.

Defensive reinforcements will then be focused on and, as well as a new first-choice goalkeeper, the Blues are also on the hunt for a left-back.

Among those being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge is Ben Chilwell but, with Leicester demanding a hefty price for the England international, Chelsea have reportedly targeted Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon.

The defenders Chelsea have been linked with

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Said Benrahma updates

Brentford star Said Benrahma is expected to leave the club following their defeat to Fulham in the Championship play-off final and Chelsea are among those linked with a deal.

Crystal Palace have been named as the favourites for his services but a fierce fight is expected, with newly-promoted Leeds United also linked with a move for his services.

The latest reports state Brentford are demanding £30m for his services, while it's suggested the player has dropped a hint towards a move to Arsenal.

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Jorginho's Sarri reunion

Maurizio Sarri is insisting on having Jorginho alongside him at Juventus next season and the Italian side are confident of securing a deal, CalcioMercato states.

It's stated the Italy international is 'looking forward to returning to Italy’ where the Turin club would be a ‘very welcome destination’.

Chelsea do not see the midfielder as 'fundamental' to Frank Lampard's plan and, as such, could accept a departure for less than the €40m fee that is being touted around.

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