Chelsea set to sign Ben Chilwell as one of two ‘marquee’ transfers with Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz also on radar

CHELSEA are on course to sign Ben Chilwell as one of two "marquee signings" this summer, according to reports.

Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz are also said to be on the Blues' radar as they try to challenge Liverpool and Manchester City next season.

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Frank Lampard is in desperate need of a left-back after underwhelming performances by both Marcos Alonso and Emerson this season.

And having tracked Chilwell for months, Roman Abramovich will back Frank Lampard in his pursuit of the England ace this summer, according to the .

Leicester are said to be keen to hold on to the 23-year-old but will likely sanction the move if the price is right.

The Foxes were looking for around £85m before coronavirus struck but the West Londoners are said to be hopeful the pandemic's financial impact may drive the fee down.

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Further up the field, the Blues are also said to be keen on Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz.

The 20-year-old has caught the eye with his goals for Leverkusen this season — he has 15 strikes in all competitions.

It is expected an offer of more than £50m will be needed to prise him away from the Bundesliga side.

But he could link up with fellow Bundesliga ace Sancho if Chelsea land the other forward on their wishlist.

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Sancho scored a hat0trick at the weekend and revealed a 'Justice for George Floyd' T-shirt after he scored his first for Dortmund.

But the goal could have been one of his last for the German giants.

Manchester United are still said to be leading the race for his signature, but - having been strongly linked earlier this summer - the Blues could still swoop to land him once they have sealed No1 target Chilwell.

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Frank Lampard spoke to Chelsea Magazine earlier this month and said: “I’m certainly excited about the squad we’ve got, with the young players, and if we can get a few additions for areas I feel we need.

“We didn’t bring in anyone in January. It didn’t work out to be right for us at the time and last summer, we couldn’t bring anyone in, so those windows are gone and we haven’t changed.

"I am excited about the squad we’ve got but if we can freshen up in the right areas, we will.”

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