Chelsea were the busiest Premier League club in terms of summer recruitment, spending over £200million on bolstering Frank Lampard’s first-team squad.

But if reports are to be believed, there may be more business to be done when the January transfer window opens.
There’s also plenty of interesting new details emerging from the deals that did and didn’t happen before the summer transfer window closed last month.
The coming weeks are set to be exceptionally busy for Lampard’s Blues, with 11 more matches in all competitions before the turn of the year.
If fringe players continue on the periphery, there’s every chance they push for a move away mid-season, while the prospect of injuries could force Marina Granovskaia’s hand when it comes to new additions.
With all that in mind, here are the latest transfer rumours coming out of Stamford Bridge.
The reason Antonio Rudiger didn’t move to London rivals
Chelsea were willing to allow Antonio Rudiger to move to Premier League rivals Tottenham on loan, but the player himself turned down the chance.
The Germany international has fallen down the pecking order following the arrival of Thiago Silva in the summer. He’s made a single start in the Champions League, but is yet to feature in the Premier League this campaign.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea have softened their stance on doing business with clubs they consider direct rivals, but the player himself thought his life would be “made difficult” by going to one of Chelsea’s biggest rivals.
Without regular opportunities, it remains to be seen whether Rudiger will go out on loan in January in a bid to play himself into contention for Germany’s squad for the Euros.
Ross Barkley remains in Frank Lampard’s plans for the future

Frank Lampard has spoken directly to Chelsea loanee Ross Barkley after his impressive run of form for Aston Villa in recent weeks.
The 26-year-old midfielder has scored two goals and registered a further assist for in-form Villa, and appears to have developed a strong partnership with Jack Grealish for Dean Smith’s side.
90min (via Birmingham Live ) report that Villa may struggle to sign him on a permanent deal next summer as Lampard still sees him as potentially having a role to play at his parent club going forward.
He remains contracted at Stamford Bridge until 2023.
Cech gave Lampard advice on recruiting key signing
Petr Cech advised Lampard to bring Edouard Mendy to Chelsea, the Blues boss revealed in a recent interview with Norwegian station TV2 (via Sport Witness ).
Cech, who retired last summer but was named in Chelsea’s Premier League squad as an emergency back-up option after returning to the club as a technical adviser, also originally joined the club from Ligue 1 outfit Rennes back in 2004.
“I trust him [Cech] when it comes to players in that position. I am very pleased. We have studied him carefully and Cech felt he had great qualities,” Lampard said.
Mendy has made a strong start to life between the sticks at Chelsea, conceding just two goals in his first eight appearances in all competitions.
bryan196
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is true. He is good and kind of players we need in the squat. Lampard must do something.
Lampard doesn't need to answer to people like you
peobksuz
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I like that guy style of playing, i want him back in Chelsea team shirt
is true. He is good and kind of players we need in the squat. Lampard must do something.
Rubanruyz
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I want Lampty in Chelsea team shirt.
I like that guy style of playing, i want him back in Chelsea team shirt
peobksuz
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I want Lampty in Chelsea team shirt.
Abubakar_01
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actually I like going through comment alot🤣🤣
same here😂
BennyDubem
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my comment is not meant for those who are technically blind to understand...... I hate it when some teens with no manner responds to my comments in a way that depicts their personality and nurturing..... If you can't do rational discussion to throw more light on your point,then stay off
A 30yr old is no teens, and to say Barkley is not a good player is a trash talk. Really you are the one who's blind and clueless to understand when a player has picked form after his loan move
Byuv
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I just want barkley back!
DocBadmus
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Barkley has to be in your plan even if he's 40yrs old cuz he's English 🤦🏽♂️
fanujoseph
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we are grateful for having him Mendy all the way to sky blue
bamkmnry
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Only a mad coach would think of signing Jerome Baoteng at his age
AbubakarTalib
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The Blues
widblmouy
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give rudiga game time. he tried for us last season.
KingAJ2004
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So does that means he will become a starter at Chelsea? benching Kai Harvetz or Kovacic or Mount? for your information, Barkley was Everton's best player before moving to Chelsea.So,playing well at Aston villa is not a guarantee of first eleven at Chelsea.He will still be on the bench as he used to be..... Moreover, Barkley is not Aston villa best player now.Grealish is playing far better as a team player with massive impact all round than Barkley....some of you only assess players base on goals without looking at the total contributions from them.....what does he do without the ball?
did u know that since Barkley came aston Villa has playing superbly well u always call Grealish what did he do last season??? and now Barkley is here go and check the amount of goals they have scored, I know that mount or Havertz will bench him but right now he is better than everyone at Villa even Mr Overrated Grealish
KingAJ2004
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So does that means he will become a starter at Chelsea? benching Kai Harvetz or Kovacic or Mount? for your information, Barkley was Everton's best player before moving to Chelsea.So,playing well at Aston villa is not a guarantee of first eleven at Chelsea.He will still be on the bench as he used to be..... Moreover, Barkley is not Aston villa best player now.Grealish is playing far better as a team player with massive impact all round than Barkley....some of you only assess players base on goals without looking at the total contributions from them.....what does he do without the ball?
did u know that since Barkley came aston Villa has playing superbly well u always call Grealish what did he do last season??? and now Barkley is here go and I know that mount or Havertz will bench him but rn he is better than everyone at Villa even Mr Overrated Grealisg
nodaopstuz
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stfu Barkley is aston Villa best player so stfu everything isn't about goals since he came watkins gas been scoring more and Grealish work effort has been reduced so shhh from a Liverpool fan
So does that means he will become a starter at Chelsea? benching Kai Harvetz or Kovacic or Mount? for your information, Barkley was Everton's best player before moving to Chelsea.So,playing well at Aston villa is not a guarantee of first eleven at Chelsea.He will still be on the bench as he used to be..... Moreover, Barkley is not Aston villa best player now.Grealish is playing far better as a team player with massive impact all round than Barkley....some of you only assess players base on goals without looking at the total contributions from them.....what does he do without the ball?
Taoilryz
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Barkley is still Barkley.Aside his goals against Lipool and Leicester city,he is still poor in his awareness, tracking back,and work rate.. .so bulky and heavy...he better stay there..no wonder Southgate still refuses to give him a call up...he suit the small clubs...
100% on point...Barkley is not just the player for us... I wish him luck
vipcdinors
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Barkley is still Barkley.Aside his goals against Lipool and Leicester city,he is still poor in his awareness, tracking back,and work rate.. .so bulky and heavy...he better stay there..no wonder Southgate still refuses to give him a call up...he suit the small clubs...
Barkley still poor yes I agree with that
GideonAT
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he is English
KingAJ2004
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Ur brain is disappointed at ur nonsense. He's not even better than Gerrard
God bless u brother what u just said I have been saying it
KingAJ2004
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my comment is not meant for those who are technically blind to understand...... I hate it when some teens with no manner responds to my comments in a way that depicts their personality and nurturing..... If you can't do rational discussion to throw more light on your point,then stay off
stfu Barkley is aston Villa best player so stfu everything isn't about goals since he came watkins gas been scoring more and Grealish work effort has been reduced so shhh from a Liverpool fan
mark_swaps_sides
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u ain't a chelsea fan so leave I DIDN'T ask FOR Your comment!😎
jezmnortuy
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which plan
Daubcdnyz
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was VGlal_
Daubcdnyz
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was VGlal_
Slow-Kelvin_10
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Ur brain is disappointed at ur nonsense. He's not even better than Gerrard
Slow-Kelvin_10
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Frank is better than both of them combined in a true Chelsea fans eyes
You are crazy. He's not even better than Scholes
nodaopstuz
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You're talking trash 🤔
my comment is not meant for those who are technically blind to understand...... I hate it when some teens with no manner responds to my comments in a way that depicts their personality and nurturing..... If you can't do rational discussion to throw more light on your point,then stay off
Likedechelsea
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Please someone remind mendy to go along with his towel, we need another clean sheet.
BennyDubem
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Please sell Kepa, Christessen,Rudiger,Emerson ,Jorgihno,Bakayoko,Barkley,Batshuya and let Giroud leave too. And sign Jerome Boateng,Declan Rice,Grealish and Krul as a backup goalkeeper than we should challenge for a title 🏆
They should sell you and resign you again too
BennyDubem
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Barkley is still Barkley.Aside his goals against Lipool and Leicester city,he is still poor in his awareness, tracking back,and work rate.. .so bulky and heavy...he better stay there..no wonder Southgate still refuses to give him a call up...he suit the small clubs...
You're talking trash 🤔
nodaopstuz
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Barkley is still Barkley.Aside his goals against Lipool and Leicester city,he is still poor in his awareness, tracking back,and work rate.. .so bulky and heavy...he better stay there..no wonder Southgate still refuses to give him a call up...he suit the small clubs...
Budikmor
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Rudiger turned down Tottenham because he prefers to leave EPL instead
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No, because of the racist thing happened to him by spurs fans
mark_swaps_sides
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Frank is better than both of them combined in a true Chelsea fans eyes
onuegbuchidera2006
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Please sell Kepa, Christessen,Rudiger,Emerson ,Jorgihno,Bakayoko,Barkley,Batshuya and let Giroud leave too. And sign Jerome Boateng,Declan Rice,Grealish and Krul as a backup goalkeeper than we should challenge for a title 🏆
I say we loan Christensen and rudiger out
onuegbuchidera2006
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Please sell Kepa, Christessen,Rudiger,Emerson ,Jorgihno,Bakayoko,Barkley,Batshuya and let Giroud leave too. And sign Jerome Boateng,Declan Rice,Grealish and Krul as a backup goalkeeper than we should challenge for a title 🏆
how can u say we sell j5 he is one of a kind.... he is a good sub plus he suits some matches
KOLABOY
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keepa after hearing this from cech "be like"
Chelsea™4™Ever
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I think a 2 year loan to buy for Emerson is good and we should keep Barkley and j5
*Christensen 2year loan
Chelsea™4™Ever
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I think a 2 year loan to buy for Emerson is good and we should keep Barkley and j5
*sell j5
Chelsea™4™Ever
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Please sell Kepa, Christessen,Rudiger,Emerson ,Jorgihno,Bakayoko,Barkley,Batshuya and let Giroud leave too. And sign Jerome Boateng,Declan Rice,Grealish and Krul as a backup goalkeeper than we should challenge for a title 🏆
I think a 2 year loan to buy for Emerson is good and we should keep Barkley and j5
richwayz_420
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For all comment readers: There are no comments i m first one to comment after 24 mins😁
actually I like going through comment alot🤣🤣
Capitalox
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Rudiger turned down Tottenham because he prefers to leave EPL instead
binackmtuz
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Please sell Kepa, Christessen,Rudiger,Emerson ,Jorgihno,Bakayoko,Barkley,Batshuya and let Giroud leave too. And sign Jerome Boateng,Declan Rice,Grealish and Krul as a backup goalkeeper than we should challenge for a title 🏆
Dales=
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Abubakar_01
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For all comment readers: There are no comments i m first one to comment after 24 mins😁