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.

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.

The Premier League champions are going all out this summer.

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,

They made two smart January loan signings, Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, who contributed to 29.3% of their goals from February onwards. Both have returned to their parent clubs, and that output now needs replacing. Only Fulham (£0) and Crystal Palace (£2m) have spent less this summer.

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.