Hello and welcome to football.london‘s live blog with updates on the latest Chelsea transfer news.
It’s been a busy summer already at Stamford Bridge with four players arriving so far. Kiernan Dewsbury Hall, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu and Tosin Adarabioyo have all joined Enzo Maresca‘s side since the transfer window officially opened last month.
In terms of departures, six players have left Chelsea with Michael Golding, Hakim Ziyech, Thiago Silva, Ian Maatsen, Omari Hutchinson and Lewis Hall departing. More are set to join them in leaving with Armando Broja and Trevoh Chalobah among those linked with a move away.
Among those being liked with a potential move to Chelsea is Athletic Bilbao and Spain star Nico Williams. Elsewhere, Borrusia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi has emerged as a possible target whilst the Blues are set to rival Tottenham for Stade Rennes’ Desire Doue.
With all that said, follow football.london‘s live updates on the latest Chelsea transfer news, gossip and opinion below…
12:28Isaac Seelochan
Maresca’s transfer assessment
Enzo Maresca has spoken for the first time publicly as the new Chelsea head coach.
“One of the reasons I’m here is because I’m convinced the squad is very good and full of talent,” he said.
“The most important thing now is we’re able to create the right culture that drives us for the season.
“I always say the same: if you are able to improve players then you are able to improve the team. So it’s our target to try to improve all of them day by day.”
Isaac Seelochan
Barcelona president makes Nico Williams hint
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has hinted that the Catalan giants could be about to make a move for Chelsea-linked Nico Williams this summer.
“I like Nico, a lot. I can say that financially we can make it happen,” he told Catalunya Radio.
“It’s the result of work that has been done over all these years to reach this point. We could, of course, face a signing of this level.”
Isaac Seelochan
Welcome
Welcome to our live updates on the latest Chelsea transfer news, views and gossip.
Enzo Maresca’s side have begun their preparations for the new season with those not involved in international action returning for pre-season training today.
New signings, youth players and returning loanees are all set to be involved ahead of the Blues’ first pre-season friendly against Wrexham on Wednesday, July 24.
Stay tuned throughout the day for all the latest.