Chelsea have made a strong start to the season under Thomas Tuchel - but time is running out for the Blues chief to rebuild his depleted squad.
The Londoners are finally able to operate in the transfer market after Todd Boehly's takeover ended months of uncertainty at Stamford Bridge, but the Blues have lost the services of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen. Chelsea are still light in defence and are expected to be one of the Premier League's busiest club's ahead of the September 1 deadline.
With all eyes on Tuchel ahead of Sunday's clash at Leeds, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest news from in and around Stamford Bridge.
Aubameyang outlines transfer demands
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is willing to cut his spell at Barcelona short to join Chelsea, according to a new report.
The former Arsenal captain only joined the Spanish giants back in January after he was frozen out by Mikel Arteta at the Emirates, but Barca are ready to cash in on the Gabon striker in order to raise funds to register their new summer signings.
Aubameyang would reunite with his former Borussia Dortmund boss if he were to move to Stamford Bridge - and the 33-year-old has been convinced to return to the Premier League by the lucrative three-year deal that the Blues are willing to hand him.
Pulisic makes Man Utd U-turn
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Chrisian Pulisic has is reportedly no longer willing to join Manchester United - just days after it was claimed that the Chelsea winger was open to a loan move.
The USMNT captain has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge and is desperate for regular football ahead of the 2022 World Cup, which takes place in Qatar later this year.
United had emerged as potential suitors for Pulisic, who was thought to be keen on a season-long loan move. However, the 23-year-old has now changed his stance and is determined to stay in London and fight for his place under Tuchel.
Chelsea join Toney race
Chelsea are set to battle Manchester United for Brentford striker Ivan Toney - if a deal for Aubameyang collapses.
Everton are also keen admirers of Toney, who has made a major impression for the Bees since they were promoted to the Premier League. The 26-year-old forward has plundered 14 goals for Thomas Frank's side since they returned to the top-flight, attracting interest from some of England's biggest clubs.
And the former Newcastle striker has emerged as Chelsea's backup option if they are unable to conclude a deal for Aubameyang, who is their No.1 striking target.
