The summer transfer window is fast approaching and are already being linked with several possible new signings in the weeks and months ahead.

is currently preparing the squad for their clash against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this weekend. The Blues go into that game looking to secure a spot in next season's Champions League, where a place in the top-five would be enough to clinch qualification.

Away from the pitch, Chelsea are also seeing their name mentioned on the rumour mill for several players across Europe. The transfer window will open next month - and it remains to be seen which players the hierarchy will look to add to Maresca's squad ahead of next term.

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Here, football.london takes a closer look at some of the latest Chelsea transfer news and gossip which has been spotted over the last 24 hours;

Chelsea are, once again, being linked with a move for Brighton striker Joao Pedro.

Brazilian news outlet Globo have reported that Chelsea have now opened talks to sign Pedro when the summer transfer window opens.

It has been claimed that the Blues want to bring Pedro to Stamford Bridge before the Club World Cup. FIFA have already confirmed that clubs will be able to sign players from June 1-10 ahead of the tournament.

Chelsea are reported to be willing to offer €60million (£50.4million) to try and sign Pedro this summer.

football.london says: Joao Pedro is a player who is continuing to be mentioned as a target for Chelsea. If the Blues do want to sign a new striker this summer, then Pedro - with his proven and impressive track record in the Premier League - would be an impressive piece of business.

Chelsea have, reportedly, put two goalkeepers on their shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window.

TEAMtalk have reported that Parma star Zion Suzuki and Burnley shot-stopper James Trafford are both under consideration for the Blues.

It has been claimed that Chelsea want to add a new No.1 to their squad - despite having Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and Marcus Bettinelli at their disposal

football.london says: Chelsea have been linked with signing a new goalkeeper for some time - so that aspect of the rumour is unsurprising. Both Suzuki and Trafford have impressed for their respective clubs this season, and are tipped to be two of the brightest goalkeeping prospects in Europe. A move for either of the duo would show the club are planning for both the short and the long term this summer.