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Here are the latest Chelsea news and transfer updates from Sky Sports:

Transfer News

• Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano for £35m, according to Sky Sports. The 22-year-old French centre-back has been a target for the Blues for some time and is expected to sign a five-year contract.
• Chelsea are also close to signing Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen, according to Sky Sports. The 29-year-old Danish playmaker is out of contract at Inter and is expected to join the Blues on a free transfer.
• Chelsea have been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, according to Sky Sports. The 21-year-old English winger has been a target for several top clubs and could be available for around £100m.

Team News

• Chelsea have confirmed that midfielder N'Golo Kante will miss the start of the season due to a hamstring injury, according to Sky Sports. The 30-year-old French international is expected to be out for several weeks.
• Chelsea have also confirmed that defender Thiago Silva will miss the start of the season due to a knee injury, according to Sky Sports. The 37-year-old Brazilian international is expected to be out for several weeks.

Manager News

• Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that he will not be making any major changes to his squad this summer, according to Sky Sports. Lampard has said that he is happy with the squad he has and will not be making any big signings.

Other News

• Chelsea have announced that they will be playing a friendly match against Peterborough United on August 29, according to Sky Sports. The match will be played at Stamford Bridge and will be a chance for the Blues to prepare for the new season.
• Chelsea have also announced that they will be launching a new kit for the 2021-22 season, according to Sky Sports. The new kit will be revealed on August 12 and will be available to buy from August 13.