Chelsea is desperate to offload ten Chelsea players before the deadline as Victor Osimhen deal Looms
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Chelsea’s Final Transfer Week: Ten Players Set to Leave as Osimhen Deal Looms
Chelsea has had an incredibly active transfer window, but the activity isn’t over yet. With the deadline fast approaching, the club is set for more transactions, both incoming and outgoing.
Incoming Players
Chelsea has already welcomed eleven new faces to Stamford Bridge this summer. The newcomers include Pedro Neto, Joao Felix, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Filip Jorgensen, Omari Kellyman, Aaron Anselmino, Renato Veiga, Caleb Wiley, Marc Guehi, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Estevao Willian (who will join in 2025).
Outgoing Players
On the departure side, sixteen players have already exited the club. Notable names include Conor Gallagher, Lewis Hall, Omari Hutchinson, Diego Moreira, Hakim Ziyech, Malang Sarr, Thiago Silva, Lesley Ugochukwu, Eddie Beach, Alfie Gilchrist, Leo Castledine, Bashir Humphreys, Gabriel Slonina, and Ian Maatsen.
Busy Week Ahead
With the transfer deadline looming on Friday at 11 PM, Chelsea still has unresolved issues within their squad. The club is also preparing for their Europa Conference League play-off second leg against Servette, making this a particularly busy week for Enzo Maresca.
Lukaku’s Departure and Osimhen Pursuit
One of Chelsea’s top priorities is offloading Romelu Lukaku. The 31-year-old striker is reportedly close to joining Napoli, with a deal worth £25 million plus up to £13 million in add-ons agreed upon. However, issues with image rights have caused delays, and Chelsea is also keen on bringing Victor Osimhen to Stamford Bridge as part of the deal.
Sterling’s Uncertain Future
Raheem Sterling is another high-profile player likely to leave Chelsea before the deadline. The England international, who has been left out of the first-team squad, is linked with moves to Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. However, his £325,000 per-week wage has complicated negotiations. Sterling is not even training with the squad, making his departure a necessity for the Blues.
Other Potential Departures
In addition to Lukaku and Sterling, several other players are expected to leave the club in the coming days:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga: The goalkeeper is currently fourth-choice at Chelsea, and Bournemouth is leading the race to sign him.
- Ben Chilwell: The left-back, earning £200,000 per week, has been exiled from the squad and linked with Manchester United.
- Trevoh Chalobah: The 25-year-old defender is surplus to requirements and has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs.
- Armando Broja: Linked with a move to Ipswich after failing to feature in Chelsea’s first three matches.
- David Datro Fofana: Everton has shown interest in the forward.
- Djordje Petrovic: Strasbourg is tracking the goalkeeper.
- Cesare Casadei: The midfielder is linked with Fiorentina.
- Omari Kellyman: The youngster is also looking for a move after not featuring this season.
Conclusion
As the summer transfer window draws to a close, Chelsea is expected to finalize several player sales, trimming their bloated squad and potentially making room for a last-minute addition like Victor Osimhen. With the clock ticking down, it promises to be an eventful week at Stamford Bridge.
