Their South London visitors have silverware in store, too, having added the Community Shield to their FA Cup triumph.

Palmer says the club’s trajectory and the fact they are world champions demands that more silverware is won this season.

Chelsea are set to increase their efforts to sign Argentina forward Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United but the 21-year-old will not be allowed to leave Old Trafford on the cheap.

The Bundesliga giants plotted a move for Garnacho, who has been told he is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.

The Athletic reports that Garnacho remains a top target for Chelsea, as Maresca looks to bring in competition for Jamie Gittens.

Chelsea have turned down a loan bid from Bayern Munich for French forward Christopher Nkunku, whose exit from Stamford Bridge is now reported to be in doubt. Bayern are back in pursuit of Nkunku after accepting defeat in their bid to sign Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade,

Aston Villa na duba yiwuwar sayen ɗan wasan Senegal da ke taka leda a Chelsea, Nicolas Jackson. Chelsea ta zage damtse a farautar ɗan wasan gaba Alejandro Garnacho daga Manchester United.