Chelsea FC are pushing hard to offload at least nine players before the summer transfer window closes, as part of a major squad reshuffling effort under manager Enzo Maresca.
According to a report by SI, the Clearlake Capital ownership group is actively working to finalize player sales after a busy few months that saw the Blues win the Club World Cup in the United States and strengthen their squad. However, Chelsea’s plans to land big-name signings like Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho hinge on their ability to clear out unwanted players first.
Despite recent exits such as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Lesley Ugochukwu, and Marc Guiu, Chelsea still have a long list of players to sell. The most notable name on that list is Christopher Nkunku, who has had a frustrating and injury-plagued start to life at Stamford Bridge.
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Nkunku’s Chelsea journey was derailed by a serious preseason knee injury. Though he showed flashes of promise — particularly during the Club World Cup — the French forward has struggled to break into the team due to competition from star man Cole Palmer. The club now looks to move him on, even if it means accepting a financial loss.
The other players up for sale include forgotten or fringe squad members who have not made the impact expected. If Chelsea can complete these sales quickly, it will free up space and funds for key incoming transfers that could redefine the club’s 2025/2026 campaign.
Time is ticking for Chelsea as the summer transfer deadline approaches. All eyes are now on which of these nine players will leave — and who might arrive at Stamford Bridge next.
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