Lewis-Skelly: Chelsea said no
Chelsea turned down the chance to sign Myles Lewis-Skelly after an intermediary associated with the Arsenal left-back made contact (2). Manchester United did the same. The issue is not the money, it is whether Arsenal would even sell to a rival (10).
Mudryk to Strasbourg on loan
Mykhailo Mudryk's most likely destination is Strasbourg, with Chelsea holding talks over a loan move (3). The winger is back in action after an appeal cleared him of anti-doping wrongdoing. Coventry City have also shown interest (5).
Delap's price tag scares off Everton
Everton are out of the Liam Delap race. Chelsea's asking price is too high (7). That changes the picture, Delap could now get another chance under Xabi Alonso (9).
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£168m duo finally training
Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix are training with the squad ahead of the Real Sociedad friendly (8). The £168m pair had not featured yet this pre-season. Their debuts look imminent.
Carabao Cup date locked in
Chelsea's second-round tie against Luton Town has its date, kick-off time, and TV details confirmed (4).
Fan reactions
Fans are tracking two big storylines: Pep Chavarría has reportedly signed from Rayo Vallecano, and Enzo Fernández is the subject of concrete interest from Manchester City. Chelsea are not desperate to sell but want a resolution this week, in or out, no dragging it to deadline day. Read the thread.
