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Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of securing a major summer transfer for Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, with negotiations advancing rapidly towards a lucrative agreement. The highly-rated Italy youth international is expected to become the latest promising talent to arrive at Stamford Bridge, as the London club continue their aggressive recruitment strategy to build for the future.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso expects Enzo Fernandez to play in the Carabao Cup on Thursday, despite intense speculation linking Fernandez with a late summer transfer to Manchester City. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly extremely keen to bring Fernandez to the Etihad Stadium before the transfer window officially closes later this week.

Chelsea have opened dialogue with the representatives of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as the Blues look to solve their ongoing issues between the sticks. The West London club are increasingly concerned by the recent form of current number one Robert Sanchez following a shaky start to the Premier League campaign.