TEAMtalk can reveal that Chelsea are ready to seriously streamline their squad this summer with Todd Boehly ready to crack the whip

A squad overhaul is about to take place at Chelsea, with seven senior stars now fighting for their futures

A medical is all that remains after Chelsea reached agreements over both the transfer fee and personal terms with the Ligue 1 ace, and his arrival could spell trouble for an unfancied summer recruit

A second source has talked up the possibility of an experienced player leaving Chelsea, as he 'doesn't convince' Graham Potter

Chelsea could face a real transfer embarrassment in January amid claims one of their summer signings will go back to the league he just came from

"I thought he had a great personality, and for Chelsea he would be really important and explode straight away. And yet, at this moment, this is not him"

"I don’t think there are many players who come to a club and [are] immediately decisive. I think it’s normal that there is an adaptation period."

Cole and Crouch named three Chelsea stars who let the side down in the 1-0 loss to Dinano Zagreb - but stopped short of suggesting Tuchel's job is in peril

The centre-back arrived in a £33million deal from Napoli over the summer but has had a mixed-bag start to life at Stamford Bridge.

The former Chelsea and Arsenal defender has predicted how the Blues' new defender Koulibaly will fare in the Premier League

Former Napoli boss Rafael Benitez has opened up on the strengths and weaknesses of Chelsea's new centre-back signing.

Koulibaly's signing follows the departures of defenders Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen to Barcelona on free transfers.

Thomas Tuchel wanted a rebuild of his Chelsea defence and that is firmly underway at Stamford Bridge.

The Napoli colossus has already agreed surprising personal terms and has spoken out on his potential move to Stamford Bridge.

Man Utd will meet Ajax today, while Chelsea have agreed surprising personal terms with a centre-half and Newcastle could smash their transfer record.

Fans of Serie A have waited to see Koulibaly test himself against the best for years. He's now on course to get that chance.

The centre-back merry-go-round could leave Juventus empty-handed, which may be worrying news for Arsenal.

Although they may miss out on the Dutchman, Chelsea could yet deliver a blow to Juventus in another €40m battle.

Chelsea are desperate to add to their back line this summer and Kalidou Koulibaly is now reportedly in the frame for Todd Boehly.

A report has revealed how much Kalidou Koulibaly will cost Chelsea, as Todd Boehly gets involved in the potential capture

The Magpies could capitalise from a transfer chain of events if Atalanta do not activate an option to buy the Turkey international.

The Real Madrid new boy was Chelsea's best player last season, claims Paul Merson, and will take some replacing.

The Senegal international could well be the elite operator at the back that Antonio Conte is looking for.

The centre-half has long been linked with a move to the Premier League. His new price tag might finally make that a reality.

The Blues' defence could look unrecognisable next year, while Arsenal are sizing up an Italian trade.

Faced with the losses of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen, Chelsea will need to reinvest - and could do so with a big name

Man Utd have long been linked with the Napoli man but are unlikely to sign him if a new contract goes through

Rumours of the Senegal star moving on again have resurfaced, as they appear to do for every summer transfer window.

Man City could look to bring in a top-class Napoli star next summer after he issued a come-and-get-me plea

Newcastle are prepared to match Napoli's asking price for a world class star, though a challenge on the player's end must first be overcome.

Claims that Man Utd lodged a bid for a target they preferred to one of their summer signings have been debunked.

Man Utd 'preferred' the idea of signing a defensive colossus over Varane, but details of their failed summer approach has now been revealed.

Everton have been told to significantly increase the offer they have made for a centre-back if they want to get the player on board.

The incoming Toffees boss has assessed his new squad and wants a reinforcement in defence that the club were already eyeing under Ancelotti

Champions League hopefuls Napoli are planning a big summer overhaul with a number of stars set to leave the club

The journalist has cruelled dashed Ancelotti's wish to bring a prominent Napoli man to Goodison Park this summer

Carlo Ancelotti's hopes of landing a top-class target may hinge on the future of one of his defenders.

Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb claims that Ancelotti wants to bring in the 29-year-old, who he coached in Naples.

The Everton boss reportedly has a plan to lure a key target to Goodison Park using one of his current regulars

The Reds have tabled 'an initial bid of £34.2m plus add-ons' for the experienced centre-half.

Ancelotti wants the huge signing to help take Everton to the next level - and Toffees chiefs are reportedly prepared to sanction it

One central defender's price tag is understood to have dropped dramatically - and United are in hot pursuit

The Reds have allegedly held interest in the past and could be beaten to the bidding this time round

The Red Devils boss has a dream transfer wish list up his sleeve, but the man at the top has reportedly been there for some time

The Reds are reportedly on the hunt for centre-back cover and one pundit has urged Liverpool to make an approach for one star

Joe Gomez has joined Virgil van Dijk in potentially missing the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.