The Blues will be active in the transfer market but it is mostly going to be around slimming down their squad having signed six players this summer

The Blues full-back has given reasons for his side's mixed form but he has no doubts about the long-term vision under Frank Lampard

The Frenchman could be on his way to Ligue 1 although the Blues would prefer to sanction a permanent sale rather than a loan move

There were multiple arrivals over the summer, who will all need time to bed in, but the same issues appear to be plaguing the former midfielder's team

The Blues boss admits he was having some fun with his former manager and stressed they remain close off the pitch