Today's transfer rumours include Chelsea and Newcastle United interest in some World Cup standouts.Chelsea are monitoring AS Monaco strikerFolarin Balogun, who looks set to leave France this summer.

Everton are progressing in talks to sign Chelsea forward Tyrique George on a permanent deal. The 20-year-old joined Everton on loan in February. That deal included a £25million ($33m) option to make the move permanent, which was not taken up by Everton.

Yan Diomande has chosen Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred next club, snubbing transfer interest from Liverpool.

Raya Vallecano defender Pep Chavarría is reportedly among the options Chelsea are considering to replace Marc Cucurella.Spanish newspaper Marca say “first contacts between the parties have already

GRANIT XHAKA has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea. The Sunderland midfielder is open to a reunion with Xabi Alonso after the pair worked together at Bayer Leverkusen. In other news,

The Blues are looking to bounce back from awful season with smart recruitment.

Chelsea are yet to submit a bid for Maxence Lacroix as talks continue with Crystal Palace over a deal for the defender.Standard Sport understands that Lacroix is one of Chelsea’s leading transfer targets as they evaluate options at centre-back.

GRANIT XHAKA has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea. The Sunderland midfielder is open to a reunion with Xabi Alonso after the pair worked together at Bayer Leverkusen. In other news,

The Blues’ new manager is expected to be heavily involved in recruitment this summer.