The transfer window is finally open, and while plans and preparations never truly stop, players can now be registered with the path next to next season is well and truly laid out. Chelsea need to make this window count after lavish spending in the last 12 months only resulted in 12th place in the Premier League.
Mauricio Pochettino is set to arrive at Stamford Bridge for the start of pre-season and will hope to hit the ground running with a smaller squad after an array of criticism from Frank Lampard to close last term. The former Spurs boss will no doubt make his own verdicts but they will have to come quickly ahead of the US tour in July.
The west London side will be able to confirm domestic transfers from today with the international window opening on July 1st. We're in for a busy period until the window closes on September 1st with Chelsea known for the odd deadline day deal.
