Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is not one to go into detail on transfers or discuss players at other clubs.

Rayan Cherki appeared off the bench against Bournemouth on Sunday and helped turn the game around for Manchester City in a dramatic comeback win.

If Manchester City want a player who is versatile to play across the front line to cover the loss of Omar Marmoush, Iliman Ndiaye could be ideal for that role.

Nicolas Jackson's departure will see Chelsea almost complete their striker overhaul.

Danny Welbeck scored his first Chelsea goal as Xabi Alonso's side beat Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Carabao Cup second round.

The Carabao Cup second-round fixture between Chelsea and Luton Town takes place at Stamford Bridge in west London, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30pm on Thursday, August 27.

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Penders; Acheampong, Lacroix, Hato; Gusto, Lavia, Barco, Chavarria; Neto, Estevao; Welbeck

Chelsea has sold Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest in a deal worth a reported 50 million pounds ($68 million) for a striker who scored two goals in all competitions last season

In a summer of staggering transfer fees, Liam Delap's move to Nottingham Forest stands out.

Striker Delap, 23, is expected to undergo a medical and sign a long-term contract in a £50million move to the City Ground this week.

Chelsea have agreed a deal worth up to £40m to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor. The 18-year-old Italian has permission to complete a medical in London and has agreed personal terms. Chelsea first expressed an interest in the defender when they signed right-back Marco Palestra from the Serie A side in July.

Arsenal are out to inflict more damage on a wounded Aston Villa, while Tottenham are desperate to see some return for their £300 million ($408 million) investment in new signings when Newcastle visit ...

Meanwhile, Liverpool and PSG have agreed terms on a deal for French winger Bradley Barcola, with the fee expected to be around £120million.