SPORTS: Chelsea FC Set to Offload 15 Players
Chelsea are preparing for a major squad overhaul this summer, with reports suggesting that up to 15 players could be sold before the next season begins as reported by Metro.
Despite the 2024/25 campaign having just concluded, manager Enzo Maresca is already planning ahead, focusing on strengthening the team for the upcoming challenges, including the Club World Cup.
The Blues have secured Liam Delap from Ipswich Town to boost their attacking options and are now targeting a right-footed left winger.
Their primary interests include Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens and Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho.
However, Chelsea might look to convert Jadon Sancho’s loan from Manchester United into a permanent deal.
However, alongside these signings, Chelsea are keen to trim their squad by offloading several players who failed to impress or fit into Maresca’s plans.
Among those likely to leave are Djordje Petrovic, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga, Carney Chukwuemeka, Lesley Ugochukwu, Raheem Sterling, and Joao Felix, all of whom spent time out on loan last season.
Christopher Nkunku and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are also set to be sold after struggling to make a significant impact.
Trevoh Chalobah’s future remains uncertain despite his decent performances, while Wesley Fofana may be sold due to ongoing injury concerns.
Robert Sanchez could depart if a new goalkeeper is brought in, and Nicolas Jackson might move on if further attacking reinforcements arrive.
The most surprising potential departure is Noni Madueke.
Since joining Chelsea from PSV for £30 million in January 2023, Madueke scored 11 goals and provided five assists.
Despite these contributions and even making his England debut, the club reportedly feels his progress has stalled, as he has not scored in the Premier League since January.
Chelsea expects their wingers to consistently reach double figures in league goals, and Madueke’s failure to do so could see him placed on the transfer list, although his contract runs until 2030.
