Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Smith Rowe eyed ahead of deadline day, Bayern want Blues duo

New Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino will hope for further additions in the remaining weeks of the summer window after a flurry of high-profile exits.

Chelsea finished a pitiful 12th in the Premier League - their lowest since the 1993/94 season - following a series of errors on and off the pitch.

Pochettino has added a couple of senior additions so far but there are plenty of areas in the squad that need bulking up following the 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the opening game of the new Premier League season.

Chelsea's 2023 summer recruits:

Moises Caicedo [Brighton] £115m

Romeo Lavia [Southampton] £58m

Christopher Nkunku [RB Leipzig] £52m

Nicolas Jackson [Villarreal] £32m

Axel Disasi [Monaco] £38m

Robert Sanchez [Brighton] £25m

Deivid Washington [Santos] Undisclosed

Lesley Ugochukwu [Rennes] Undisclosed

Djordje Petrovic [New England Revolution] Undisclosed

Kendry Paez [Independiente del Valle] Undisclosed

Dujuan Richards [Phoenix All Stars Academy] Undisclosed

Angelo Gabriel [Santos] Undisclosed

Alex Matos [Norwich] Undisclosed

Diego Moreira [Benfica] Undisclosed

Ishe Samuels-Smith [Everton] Undisclosed

Follow our live blog below for all the latest news from Chelsea…

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Chelsea have received an enquiry from Bayern Munich for Conor Gallagher, talkSPORT understands.

It remains uncertain if the Blues will listen to offers for Gallagher before the transfer window closes.

The England midfielder has started all three of Mauricio Pochettino's side's Premier League games so far this season.

Today, 12:46

Cesc Fabregas has admitted that Chelsea aren't ready to be competing for the title just yet.

The former Blues midfielder believes Mauricio Pochettino is building a strong squad but claims they will still need some time before they can challenge for silverware.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Fabregas said: "I can see what they are trying to do.

"A young, dynamic, powerful team. The players they have signed are top quality. It is about putting them together and letting them grow.

"For example, Enzo Fernandez has had some time to adapt, and Moises Caicedo is a top player. He is strong and with quality, having been coached by a top manager like Roberto De Zerbi.

"Maybe not this year, but from next year they will be ready to compete."

Today, 12:00

Romelu Lukaku has 'lost his way' and needs to hit ground running at Roma to rediscover his form.

That is according to Rangers legend and talkSPORT host Ally McCoist, who is hoping his Roma switch will be good for the Belgian.

talkSPORT understands the striker is set for a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Roma after a loan deal was agreed with Chelsea.

And McCoist has stressed that he is keen for the ex-Inter Milan forward to bang in the goals.

Speaking on the talkSPORT Breakfast show, McCoist said: "I just hope it works out for the man, I'm just a bit concerned.

"He seems to be lost, seems to have lost his way. He's a proper No.9 - Harry Kane mould - though he's not as good for me.

"But you know their position, their job is to score goals, and I just think, again, another one that needs to get back playing again - get his career on track."

Today, 11:16

Chelsea are interested in signing Barcelona winger Raphinha.

The former Leeds star attracted interest from the Blues last summer but joined the Spanish giants instead.

But now a move to Stamford Bridge is back on the cards, according to The Mail.

Raphinha is on Chelsea's list of targets for the final week of the transfer window alongside Barca teammate and former Man City man Ferran Torres.

Today, 10:29

Arsenal are reportedly willing to sell Chelsea target Emile Smith Rowe this week.

The 23-year-old has not been a regular starter under manager Mikel Arteta and he is attracting interest from clubs around Europe.

Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in bringing in the midfielder while The Times now reports he has been offered to another unnamed Premier League side.

Today, 09:44

Bayern Munich want to sign Chelsea defender Trevor Chalobah.

The Blues academy graduate is the subject of interest from his former manager Thomas Tuchel.

And talkSPORT understands that Chalobah is open to linking up with the German once again.

Negotiations are expected to continue this week ahead of deadline day.

Today, 09:04

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Chelsea have now accepted a loan offer from Roma for Romelu Lukaku, talkSPORT understands.

The Italian side have agreed to pay a £5million loan fee and Lukaku will take a pay-cut of more than £10million a year.

Lukaku has told the Blues that he is desperate to leave but couldn't re-join Inter Milan or secure a move to Juventus, who were both keen on a transfer.

Roma have stepped up and are ready to sign Lukaku on loan in a reunion with Jose Mourinho.

But the striker is prepared to take a massive pay cut on his £325,000-a-week contract to force a move to the Italian capital.

Lukaku is prepared to sign a deal at Roma worth £7m for the year, which is a huge decrease on his current £17m contract at Chelsea.

Mourinho has been a major force for the wantaway star, speaking directly to Lukaku and telling him he wants to bring the best out of him.

28th Aug 2023, 16:45

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard is reportedly set to retire.

The Belgian has been without a club since his Real Madrid contract expired at the end of last season.

And now according to reports in France, Hazard is intending to announce his retirement at the age of 32.

He has been linked to a move to the MLS as well as Saudi Arabia but despite the interest he could well be set to hang up his boots instead.

28th Aug 2023, 15:51

Chelsea youngster Silko Thomas is set to join Leicester City.

The 19-year-old has made the free transfer to Leicester after turning down offers from Sunderland and Blackburn.

Thomas featured for the Foxes in their most recent Premier League 2 clash in what appeared to be a trial game for the winger.

He will sign a three-year contract at the East Midlands outift with the move is set to be completed in the next 24 hours.

28th Aug 2023, 15:00

Emile Smith Rowe has emerged as a shock target for Chelsea.

The Blues are looking to bring in a new attacking player before the window closes on Friday.

And some new names have been thrown into the hat…

According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal academy graduate Smith Rowe is being looked at, while moves for Barcelona's Ferran Torres and Raphinha are also being considered.

However, the report states that interest in the three players is not very advanced.

28th Aug 2023, 14:07

Romelu Lukaku's Chelsea nightmare looks set for a temporary end with a loan deal to Roma on the cards.

And to help push through the deal the Belgian striker is ready to take a huge pay cut.

Lukaku is currently earning £325,000-a-week at Chelsea landing him earn around £17million a year but Roma are only able to hand him €7.5m.

And he may well reduce his salary on his Blues contract in a bid to facilitate the switch that would reunite him with Jose Mourinho for the rest of the season.

Roma officials have been in London all weekend in a bid to come to an agreement with minor details left to hammer out.

28th Aug 2023, 12:57

Tottenham are in talks with Nottingham Forest over a potential £50million deal for Chelsea target Brennan Johnson.

talkSPORT understands Spurs are eyeing a move for the forward in the final week of the transfer window.

Ange Postecoglou's side are keen to add depth in their attacking department following Harry Kane's move to Bayern Munich.

Johnson was a target for Chelsea, but their interest has since cooled, paving the way for Spurs to seal a swoop.

28th Aug 2023, 12:00

New arrival Petrovic wants to follow in the footsteps of Branislav Ivanovic and Nemanja Matic at Chelsea.

The Serbian goalkeeper is keen to replicate his fellow countrymen by representing the Blues in the Premier League.

He said: "I grew up watching a lot of Premier League football so it really is a dream for me to be here now. I love the intensity of the league and the passion shown by the supporters.

"I know a lot about Chelsea. I remember watching Drogba but, as a Serbian, I liked to watch players like Ivanovic and Matic.

"I'm the next Serbian to play here and I want to achieve many good things at Chelsea like they did!"

28th Aug 2023, 11:14

Chelsea confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic over the weekend.

The 23-year-old has joined for an undisclosed fee from MLS side New England Revolution and has signed a seven-year deal with the option for an extra year.

Speaking after his arrival, Petrovic said: "It's so nice here! I'm so happy to be at Chelsea and I'm really excited to get started at this club.

"It's a big step for me and it's always been a dream of mine to sign for one of the biggest clubs in the world and today I have achieved that goal. I'm so happy!

"Playing in the Premier League is something I'm really looking forward to doing and I hope to learn many things here at Chelsea.

"I can't wait to meet everyone and play at Stamford Bridge."

28th Aug 2023, 10:31

Marc Cucurella has emerged as a shock target for Manchester United.

United are exploring whether they can bring in a left-back before the end of the transfer window this week.

And they are now eyeing a short-term deal for Chelsea defender Cucurella.

Cucurella has not played a single minute this season so far and Mauricio Pochettino opted to bring on Ian Maatsen rather than the Spaniard after replacing Ben Chilwell against Luton Town on Friday.

The Spaniard only signed for the Blues last summer from Brighton in a deal worth up to £62m.

28th Aug 2023, 10:08

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Romelu Lukaku has confirmed he is close to leaving Chelsea to join Roma.

The Serie A giants are currently locked in talks with the Blues over a season-long loan.