Benoit Badiashile looks set to leave Chelsea on loan for Napoli, with the French centre-back's entourage declaring he only wants the Serie A club, though the two sides are yet to agree on the terms of a buy option.
Chelsea have completed the signing of left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano on a five-year contract, making him the club's ninth summer addition as Xabi Alonso continues his squad overhaul.
Chelsea have ruled out selling Mykhailo Mudryk this summer and are exploring loan options for the Ukrainian winger, who is pushing to remain in the Premier League after serving a 20-month doping ban.
Chelsea must beat Real Sociedad over two legs to reach the Women's Champions League league phase, marking their first qualifying campaign in six years after finishing third in the WSL last season.
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Côte d'Ivoire centre-back Ousmane Diomande from Sporting Lisbon in a deal reported to be worth around £34m, with manager Oliver Glasner a long-time admirer of the 22-year-old.
The Carabao Cup second round draw has been completed, with Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle and Leeds among the 11 Premier League sides entering the competition, with ties to be played the week commencing August 24.
The Carabao Cup second-round draw takes place on Monday evening, with Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle and a host of Premier League clubs entering the competition for the first time this season.
Arsenal have emerged as suitors for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, with insider reports and shifting bookmaker odds suggesting the Gunners are serious contenders for the Portugal international.
Trevoh Chalobah has left Chelsea after 18 years to join Serie A side Como for around £26million, with the deal delivering a significant FFP boost to the Blues under Xabi Alonso.
Martin Zubimendi's future at Arsenal is under scrutiny after the club's £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes, with Chelsea's Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid both said to be pursuing the Spain international at a price of at least €90m.
