The first group of Chelsea players will return to Cobham this weekend for pre-season training, while those who had international commitments will join a week later or meet the squad in Los Angeles ahead of the club's tour of the USA. Most will have taken the opportunity to relax following a hectic season and ahead of another one, but the likes of Reece James, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Armando Broja and Mason Mount have taken the opportunity to work with private coaches to help ensure their preparedness.
However, Billy Gilmour took another avenue. The Scotland international has seen his contract extended by a further year until 2024 when Chelsea activated a clause in his deal following his loan spell at Norwich in 2021/22. That has done little to dispel talk of Gilmour linking up with Frank Lampard at Everton.
The 21-year-old has spent some time this pre-season training with another club. It's nothing for fans of him in Chelsea colours to worry about yet.
