Chelsea set to let go of SEVEN players this summer in squad overhaul

Chelsea set to let go of SEVEN players this summer in squad overhaul

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 09:57 - 14.04.2023

Chelsea are reportedly set to conduct a fire sale this summer and could sell as many as seven players.

Chelsea are reportedly set to part ways with several first-team players in the summer as the club tries to stay in line with the spending rules and financial fair play. 

Chelsea set to overhaul squad in the summer

According to Mirror Football, England stars Mason Mount , Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could all depart Stamford Bridge in the summer. 

Chelsea stars Mason Mount and Ruben Loftus Cheek

There are also lingering doubts over the future of N'Golo Kante who is yet to commit to a new contract at the club with his deal running out in a few months. 

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The feeling around Kante among the Chelsea hierarchy is believed to be one of optimism regarding the potential of tying him down to a new deal.

Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic , 28, is also going into the final year of his contract this summer and the Blues are at a crossroads in terms of a new long term offer.  

Chelsea midfielders N'Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic

With rumoured interest from Manchester City and Manchester United, they could cash in on the midfielder to avoid losing him next summer for nothing.

Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Moroccan Hakim Ziyech look certain to be on their way out of the club this summer. 

Ziyech showed promise under Frank Lampard when he first arrived and had some vital contributions under former boss Thomas Tuchel.

Verdict - Chelsea need to trim squad 

Chelsea are in a position where they simply have too many players. With Todd Boehly adding even more players in January, The squad is now bloated and riddled with fringe payers who make no real impact.

Chelsea players after the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid

If Chelsea fail to make it past Real Madrid in the Champions League, the financial impact will be heavily felt next season and so, trimming the squad is a necessary consequence. 

Chelsea eye ex-Man United star as Mason Mount replacement

There will be a huge challenge for the new manager coming in to get the squad down to size and identify the players suited to his project while the club tries to find buyers for those who are surplus to requirements. 

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Chelsea are back in Premier League action against Brighton at the weekend.

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