It was on Saturday that Chelsea's preparation for the 2022/23 campaign got underway at Cobham. A number of senior stars returned and were joined for the early pre-season sessions by several players who spent last season out on loan. There were even a few members from the academy sides involved.
There were no new signings, however. They haven't been made as yet. Much effort has been put in over the past three weeks by new co-owner Todd Boehly but beyond Romelu Lukaku clinching a return to Inter Milan on loan, it's been a quiet transfer window for Chelsea.
That should change in the weeks ahead. Raheem Sterling is expected to arrive from Man City while talks continue with Juventus over a deal for Matthijs de Ligt. There are a number of other centre-back targets, too, including Nathan Ake, Presnel Kimpembe and Kalidou Koulibaly.
