8pm Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Havertz £54m opening bid, Nick Pope declares interest, Rice blasts Anthony Taylor

CHELSEA have already made some mouthwatering signings as they look to make an assault on the Premier League title next season.

And they are now said to have lodged an official bid for Kai Havertz, while Nick Pope is said to be keen on joining.

Follow all the latest transfer updates from the Bridge below…