Chelsea are preparing for a major squad overhaul following the Club World Cup, with up to ten players – including big names like Raheem Sterling, Christopher Nkunku, and Kepa Arrizabalaga – expected to be shown the exit to make room for new summer signings.
According to The Athletic, the Stamford Bridge hierarchy have made at least ten players available for transfer. The list includes:
- Christopher Nkunku
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Djordje Petrovic
- Raheem Sterling
- Ben Chilwell
- Axel Disasi
- Renato Veiga
- Carney Chukwuemeka
- Armando Broja
An additional unnamed player could also depart as part of the shake-up.
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Nkunku’s future remains uncertain despite arriving in a £65 million move from RB Leipzig. The French forward endured an injury-hit debut season, and although Manchester United have shown interest, they are currently prioritizing other targets.
Striker Armando Broja, who spent much of last season on loan, is also expected to leave, with several Premier League clubs monitoring him. Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic could be sold if Chelsea receive an offer in the region of £25 million, under a gentleman’s agreement.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, who impressed during a loan spell at Bournemouth, is reportedly close to joining Arsenal as a backup option. Ben Chilwell, after a season-long loan at Crystal Palace, is set to secure a move elsewhere in the Premier League.
As for Sterling, the winger is open to leaving but would need to accept a significant pay cut to facilitate any transfer.
