Chelsea FC are expected to sell a substantial number of players in the final days of the summer transfer window to offset their spending. The Blues have already made £160m from player sales in this window, with only Newcastle (£244m) and Aston Villa (£202m) generating more from outgoings. The club has a surplus of strikers and defenders available for transfer, with several players attracting attention from other clubs.
Which defenders could leave?
Chelsea FC have a squad of more than 40 players, and Xabi Alonso wants to cut his number of centre-back options down to five. Currently, the club has nine centre-backs, with Trevoh Chalobah already leaving to join Como in a deal worth up to £30.8m. Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi are likely to join him through the exit door.
What's the latest on Badiashile's transfer?
Napoli have indicated they are willing to pay around £20m all in for Badiashile in a deal that would see him move on an initial loan with an option to buy. However, the Blues value Badiashile at £30m. He has four years left on his contract.
Who else could leave?
Chelsea FC will be seeking at least £25m for Disasi, who spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham. Reports have emerged this week of interest in Tosin, with Chelsea's valuation of the former Fulham defender unknown. Mamadou Sarr, who joined Chelsea last summer from partner club Strasbourg, is being lined up for a loan move.
What's the latest on striker sales?
Chelsea FC have a surplus of strikers following the signing of veteran forward Danny Welbeck from Brighton. Nicolas Jackson, Liam Delap, and Marc Guiu are the players who could move on as a result. Jackson spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich and has interest from Aston Villa among a number of clubs. Chelsea want £65m for Jackson.
What's the current league standing?
Chelsea FC are currently 10th in the Premier League, with 52 points from 38 games. They are 33 points behind leaders Arsenal and have scored 58 goals this season, conceding 52. The Blues are looking to strengthen their squad in the final days of the transfer window.
