Chelsea continue their run of London derbies when they host Fulham on Saturday afternoon.
The Blues began the new Premier League season with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace, before cruising to a 5-1 win over West Ham United on Friday night.
Enzo Maresca will be relatively pleased with his side’s start to the new campaign, but the Italian will want to pick up all three points against the Cottagers at Stamford Bridge.
Away from the action, it appears that Chelsea could still make further new signings before the end of the current transfer window.
According to TBR Football, the West London giants have held talks about a possible move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez.
It is claimed that the Blues have been made aware that the 22-year-old could potentially be available this summer and have therefore held talks with the player, who is now considering his options.
Lopez could be on his way to Chelsea in the coming weeks (Photo: Sipa US/Alamy)
While Chelsea have not yet tabled a formal offer for the midfielder, the report claims that Lopez could be interested in a potential move to SW6.
Lopez is a product of Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy and has now played 89 times for the club across all competitions.
He started just 12 La Liga matches last season, though, and the report claims that his representatives have also had discussions with both Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea have recruited heavily in attack so far this summer with Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens among those to have joined Maresca’s squad, while the likes of Noni Madueke and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall have departed Stamford Bridge.
Lopez has just under four years remaining on his current contract with the La Liga champions, but he is said to be considering his options with several clubs showing interest in his services.