CHELSEA

WHAT’S NEW: Antonio Conte may regret sending the farewell text to Diego Costa. Missing out on Romelu Lukaku was a blow and injury to Eden Hazard means they could be slow out of the blocks.

BIG SIGNING: Alvaro Morata has great potential yet little time to realise it. Tiemoue Bakayoko’s injury could hinder his start but Conte still wants more players. BOOKIES SAY: In contention to retain title. WE SAY: Last few weeks’ recruitment will be crucial to sustaining a challenge SPENT £130.4m Players in: 4 Received: £110.4m