SunSport can report that Chelsea are interested in signing Raheem Sterling for £60 million.
The club's new American owners want to make the Man City star their first major acquisition.
Sterling, on the other hand, wants assurances from Thomas Tuchel that he will be a prominent player and not relegated to the bench.
Chelsea is understood to be in advanced talks with Jules Kounde, with a £56 million figure believed to be sufficient to entice Sevilla to sell.
The Blues are said to have a defensive shortlist that includes the Frenchman, Matthijs de Ligt of Juventus, and Presnel Kimpembe of PSG.
Elsewhere Richarlison has told Everton he wants to go, but only for a team in the Champions League next season, SunSport can confirm.
Buchanan has been acquired by the Blues.
The men's team may be having trouble bringing in new players, but Chelsea Women have had no such issues.
Kadeisha Buchanan, a five-time Champions League winner, has joined the ladies this morning.
Following the expiration of her contract at Lyon, the centre-back joins on a free transfer and will wear the number 26 shirt made famous by John Terry at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are considering an alternative to Rice.
Declan Rice of England is still one of Chelsea's top transfer targets this summer, but the Blues are looking at other options if West Ham refuse to negotiate.
Chelsea are interested in signing Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling, according to SunSport.
The England international is said to be thinking about his future, as he will be a free agent in 2023.
With Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez vying for a starting spot, Sterling might be relegated to the bench.
And, following their takeover, the Blues would be willing to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
In other news, Ousmane Dembele is expected to join Chelsea this summer rather than PSG.
When his contract with Barcelona expires in a few weeks, the winger will leave the Catalan giants.
The Hammers have set a £150 million asking price for their top midfielder, with Chelsea so far refusing to pay more than £75 million.
The Blues are now threatening to hunt for a new coach.
Chelsea scouts have been watching RB Leipzig's Konrad Laimer for some time, according to football.london, and believe the 25-year-old could thrive in England.
However, they will be up against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, who had been planning a move for Laimer after his current contract expired.
According to the Mirror, the opportunity to work with Thomas Tuchel again, as he did at Borussia Dortmund, was a major factor in his decision.
Meanwhile, Christian Falk, Chelsea's transfer guru, has revealed that the Blues are interested in three centre-backs.
"Chelsea have on their list for new defenders," Falk tweeted of the Blues' targets.
"Presnel Kimpembe, Matthijs de Ligt, and Jules Kounde," says Presnel Kimpembe.
Finally, Baba Rahman, Chelsea's forgotten man, is coveted by a slew of clubs this summer, with Middlesbrough and Reading leading the charge.
The two clubs are keeping an eye on the player, according to Ghanasoccernet.com.
Augsburg, another of Rahman's past employers, is also reportedly after his signature.
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