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Chelsea are in talks with AFC Wimbledon over playing a potential friendly at Plough Lane next month in what could be Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge. The Blues are set to play five matches in the US this summer – against Wrexham, Celtic, Club America, Manchester City and Real Madrid between July 24 and August 6. [Kieran Gill - Daily Mail]

🚨 Chelsea want to sign Michael Olise this summer. Olise and Madueke - RW Mudryk and Sterling - LW [Via TheSecretScout]

🚨🔵 Chelsea are prepared to ask for fee in excess of £50m for Conor Gallagher this summer. After Mount deal last summer, Chelsea see Gallagher in similar position with Aston Villa, Tottenham and one club from abroad keen on signing him. No negotiations taking place yet. 🔗 Fabrizio Romano

Exclusive: Chelsea will meet with Michael Olise's representatives in the coming days with a view to proactively concluding a deal. The London Club are taking aggressive measures to ensure they beat @ManchesterUnited to the Frenchman's signing - their efforts aided by Olise's pre-existing relationship with Chelsea recruitment specialist Joe Shields. 🔗 SCOOP

Aston Villa have held preliminary talks with Chelsea over a move for Conor Gallagher, and are also in contact with the 24-year-old’s camp. Unai Emery is a huge admirer and he is emerging as a top target. [David Ornstein]