Chelsea to make fresh bid for Kounde, hand Bakayoko new contract, and youngster loan

Chelsea are set to make a fresh approach for Jules Kounde as they look to make the Frenchman their final signing of the summer, while Bakayoko is handed a new deal

Chelsea lost their 100% record in the Premier League on Saturday evening when the honours were shared between themselves and Liverpool.

Thomas Tuchel's side took an early lead through Kai Havertz, but they were pegged back after Reece James handled the ball on the line and Mohamed Salah converted the penalty.

New signing Romelu Lukaku started the fixture, and he could be joined by another new face after the international break.

Links continue with Sevilla's Jules Kounde, while Tuchel looks to continue to cut the wage bill.

And Daily Star Sport has rounded up the day's news at Stamford Bridge.

Fresh bid for Jules Kounde

Kounde looks to be the final piece of Tuchel's puzzle, and Chelsea are set to launch a fresh approach for the defender.

According to ABC Sevilla, Chelsea are expected to return to Sevilla with an improved offer.

Whereas Sky Sports are reporting that Sevilla are now thought to be wanting £68.5m (€80m), near Kounde's release clause, before they would consider selling.

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Bakayoko contract extension

Chelsea are set to extend Tiemoue Bakayoko's stay at Stamford Bridge by handing him a new contract.

Bakayoko has spent the last three seasons out on loan at various sides, and he is set to make it a fourth as a move to AC Milan edges closer.

Sky Sports Italia are reporting that Bakayoko has agreed to a three-year extension allowing Chelsea to get a fee for the midfielder next summer.

Youngster sent to Championship

Highly-rated youngster Dujon Sterling has signed a new contract with Chelsea, and he is set to join Blackpool on loan for the remainder of the season, according to football.london.

Sterling was part of the first-team squad over pre-season where he impressed.

Sterling has already had loan spells at Coventry City and Wigan Athletic.