The wait goes on for confirmation of Chelsea's first major men's team signing of the Todd Boehly era as the weekend ushered in more reports of how close the Raheem Sterling deal was to completion as the first-team squad flew out to LA for the start of the pre-season tour.
Whilst the continued attempts to sign a new defender went on with Nathan Ake and Matthijs de Ligt updates, Barcelona hope to match Chelsea's £55m offer for Raphinha but an internal struggle could aid the Blues in the coming weeks.
football.london brings you the latest from Chelsea in the transfer window on Monday morning.
