The likes of Alex Iwobi from Everton and former Wolverhampton Wanderers talisman Raúl Jiménez have also arrived at Craven Cottage under Silva’s watch. There is a spot on the left wing for Sterling to fill after ex-Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian allowed his contract to expire in June.

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all pressing ahead with their summer transfer spending ahead of the new Premier League season. The Gunners are finally closing in on the signing of Viktor Gyokeres after a key a breakthrough in their talks with Sporting, with the striker to undergo a medical on Saturday.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have officially opened talks with Ajax over the signing of highly rated Dutch star Jorrel Hato. The teenage defender is rumoured to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge and has indicated his willing to agree personal terms with the Blues.

If you were to ask Manchester United fans to name their dream striker target, many would now point to Alexander Isak, given his desire to leave Newcastle. However, Fabrizio Romano has claimed that United will definitely not make a move for Isak this summer, and neither will Chelsea.

The Premier League champions are going all out this summer.

The Swedish striker has three years left on his contract at Newcastle, with Liverpool linked last week, before signing Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for £79m

Chelsea will host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in a repeat of the 2023-24 season’s final day in which the west London side won 6-0 at Old Trafford to clinch their fifth title. Liverpool will host Arsenal, who completed the record £1million ($1.3m) signing of winger Olivia Smith from Liverpool earlier this month.