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Gary Cahill backs £52m star to flourish at Chelsea

Former Chelsea captain Gary Cahill has praised the club's smart recruitment after completing the £52m signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The 26-year-old French defender signed a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge following an impressive World Cup campaign, with Cahill tipping him to elevate his game under new manager Xabi Alonso.

Mudryk's next club revealed? Chelsea hatch shock transfer plan for returning star

Chelsea are strongly considering sending Mykhailo Mudryk on loan to sister club Strasbourg as he returns from a long anti-doping suspension. The Blues want the Ukrainian winger to rebuild his fitness and confidence in France rather than immediately throwing him into Xabi Alonso's starting plans.

Shay Given claims Chelsea would 'jump at the chance' to sign Pickford

Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given believes Chelsea would "jump at the chance" to sign Jordan Pickford if given any encouragement. The 32-year-old England international is entering his tenth season at Goodison Park, having established himself as a pillar of consistency for Everton since joining from Sunderland for £25m in 2017.