Here is your Chelsea morning digest for Tuesday, August 25.
Silva passes Chelsea audition
The Champions League final looks to have been Thiago Silva's last match for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a transfer to Chelsea.
Given Chelsea’s defensive issues last season, Silva could be a short-term option to solve those problems.
And, as shown on Sunday night, he showed that he still has quality to offer right at the top of European football.
Voller breaks silence on Havertz transfer update
Chelsea are moving closer to sealing a deal for Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen this summer.
The Blues have been pursuing 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.
But just when Chelsea fans thought they had a deal for the midfielder all-but wrapped up, Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller offered up a blow today.
Who is Mike Maignan?
Chelsea are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper during the summer transfer window.
Once the transfers are complete, concentration can go onto finding a potential replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga between the sticks after a disappointing season for the Spaniard.
The latest name to be linked is Mike Maignan, with Sky Sports claiming that the Blues are considering a move for the goalkeeper.
So, who is Maignan, and what will he bring to Stamford Bridge? Here is everything we know about the France U21 goalkeeper.
