Tottenham now must seek alternatives after missing out on Eze and have been linked with names such as Savinho, Morgan Rogers and Maghnes Akliouche. Elsewhere, Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak appears to be gathering pace again as Newcastle are said to have agreed personal terms to sign a replacement.

Eberechi Eze looked as though he said his goodbyes to the Crystal Palace fans at Stamford Bridge after being denied what might have been the perfect farewell by a little-known rule.

Follow build-up as Chelsea face Crystal Palace and Forest take on Brentford with radio commentaries, team news, live text and score updates as it happens from across the Premier League.

Crystal Palace could be without Eberechi Eze for their Premier League opener against Chelsea due to transfer speculation, according to reports.

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a surprise move for Chelsea attacker Christopher Nkunku, according to a recent TeamTalk report. After missing out on Eberechi Eze, who opted for a £60million switch to Arsenal, Spurs are turning their attention to the Frenchman as they look to reinforce their attacking ranks ahead of the new season.

Follow live updates as Alexander Isak's Newcastle future continues to dominate the summer transfer window BlueCo — the group that owns Chelsea and Strasbourg — has reached an agreement to sign midfielder Julio Enciso from Brighton & Hove Albion.