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Hmmm what does this mean for Marcos Alonso, who is currently our #3? Does that mean he's off?!

According to The Sun Xavier Mbuyamba has been unveiled as a Chelsea player and will wear the No3 jersey at Stamford Bridge.

Update just in from The Sun: DEADLINE LOOMING Chelsea transfer guru Marina Granoviskaia has been told by Bayer Leverkusen that she has to get the Kai Havertz deal done by August 28. That gives football’s most powerful woman a WEEK to wrap up the transfer. According to Kevin Palmer, Leverkusen want the deal sorted either way in seven days’ time, in order to get a replacement in for next season. The two sides were, at last glance, around £9million apart in their valuations for the attacking midfielder, 21. Havertz has his heart set on a switch to Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea also need to get business done in defence and midfield.

Nope he hasn't as of yet.

This looks even more promising - from The Sun. Bridging the gap nicely between the £77m and £90m - got to be close now, feels like an announcement this week surely... KAI GETTING CLOSER? Chelsea HAVE made an improved offer above the £77million they initially thrust under the noses of Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports. The Blues are hoping to get a deal for less than the £90m valuation the Bundesliga side have on the 21-year-old. Leverkusen have reportedly lowered their asking price to £86m, giving Chelsea the chance to make the next move. Jan Aage Fjortoft tweeted: “Havertz latest. “Chelsea have offered 85 mill Euro. Leverkusen will accept 95 mill. Negotiations ongoing.”

hmm I'd only be happy with this one if we also sign Dzeko and loan out Batshuayi. Can't have Barnes as second option to Morata though.