There is no doubt that Chelsea have dominated the transfer market of all teams in the Premier League over the past few seasons.
Whether that actually worked in their favor is another debate, but the constant flow of players in and out of what appears to be a revolving door at Stamford Bridge doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon. The Blues made some of the most high-profile moves in world football last year, including two moves worth more than £105 million for midfielders Enzo Fernandes and Moises Caicedo.
These come amid ownership changes over the past few seasons, coupled with the £62m transfer of Mykhailo Mudryk, the £75m swoop of defender Wesley Fofana and the £52m signing of Christopher Nkunku. However, the purchasing power of the Blues has increased. US billionaire Todd Boley becomes the new face of the Blues' boardroom.
However, manager Mauricio Pochettino's inconsistency on the pitch has once again led to calls for the weeding out of star players and the influx of new players. This is the same thing that the Argentinian coach forced when he was appointed last June and oversaw the departure of 18 players. First team players during the summer.
Boley and his friends. Few will be too keen on what multi-year contracts and insistence on bringing in young, raw talent to build the club's future at the expense of the modern era, but still. There's time to fix that. Many will be hoping for more experienced players to come in during the summer, but supporters need to understand that sales are just as important to the club as purchases.
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Boley's strategy, which takes into account the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules, requires clubs to keep their net spend as close as regulations allow, which means they have to let players go. With that in mind, here are the X players who could potentially leave Stamford Bridge at the end of this season.
marc cucurella
Many supporters would have expected more from the Seagulls' 2021/22 Player of the Season, who arrived at Stamford Bridge on a big-money deal from Brighton. However, since the Spaniard arrived in 2022, competing with Ben Chilwell, his minutes have been inconsistent and he has struggled to integrate into the Blues' squad.
Due to his current injuries, his small rebound is likely to be quickly forgotten by many, although he has been in good form as a right-back under Pochettino this season, and he is one of the top players in teams across Europe. It will remain a potential target.
Thiago Silva
Thiago Silva, a key player in Chelsea's defense for the past few seasons, appears to have signed a 10-year one-year extension with the Blues at the moment. He helped the club win the Champions League just a few years ago and has undoubtedly brought stability to an ever-changing backline.
However, it is unlikely that he will sign another one-year contract with the club, having turned 39 last September. Whether he retires as a Blues player or leaves for free when his contract expires, there is no doubt he will go away as a fan favorite.
Trevor Chalobah
Two years ago, Trevor Chalovar looked like a piece of the Chelsea puzzle destined to lead the club into a new, brighter and brighter future. Now the harsh reality has set in and the 24-year-old is set to leave Stamford Bridge.
Talks of a move to Bayern Munich have fallen apart in recent months, but given both his lack of playing time due to injury and his poor performance this season, it seems likely that Chalobá will not wear a Chelsea shirt next season. It seems inevitable.
Maransal
Chelsea's forgotten centre-back Malang Sarr may go down as one of the worst additions in Premier League history. He joined the Blues on a five-year deal in August 2020, but has made just 65 appearances in all competitions since then, only 21 of which have actually been for Chelsea.
conor gallagher
Caretaker captain Conor Gallagher, arguably Chelsea's best player this season, is yet to sign a new contract, despite his apparent bid to do so with his boyhood club. The star player himself spoke about his contract situation in a post-match interview, reiterating his desire to remain at Stamford Bridge, and manager Pochettino also highlighted his influence this season.
The 23-year-old has been linked with London rivals Tottenham in recent days and interest in him is likely to increase in the summer, even if the club have no intention of tying him down to a new deal just yet. There's no doubt about it. Transfer counter.
Carney Chukwuemeka
Chukwuemeka, 20, who originally joined from Aston Villa on a six-year deal, could become another unfortunate victim of Chelsea's policy on net spend and league PSR. Having made just seven appearances under Pochettino so far this season, things initially looked bright for the youngster after scoring the equalizer against West Ham in August.
However, he came off the bench that day due to a knee injury, resulting in a 3-1 loss, which prevented him from playing for the rest of the season. Chukwuemeka's window to make an impact seems to be shrinking by the week, as the Blues have spent big on 'upgrade' players such as Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandes since joining.
Noni Maduke
Another future investment that could be wasted. Noni Madueke has been able to prove himself in the little time Pochettino has given him this season. His only two league goals have been the winning goal against Luton Town and the previous goal against Crystal Palace, and he has only started four games this season.
However, his performances in the club's deep cup games this year have once again shown his ability, but with limited minutes, many believe he is not in Pochettino's future plans. I'm wondering if it is. If not, he could be one of the players to leave this summer.
raheem sterling
Another star who has failed to really step into Stamford Bridge in recent seasons, Sterling is somewhat 'perplexed' by the arrival of Cole Palmer from Manchester City and the immediate impact that followed. are doing. The youngster has already surpassed the England veteran's record last season, which was Chelsea's best record that season, and he looks on track to widen that gap even further.
Sterling is one of the most senior players in the dressing room and has a wealth of experience in the team, but his inconsistency in recent months has ended any hopes of building momentum in a Chelsea shirt. It happened. Blues fans will want to see more of Sterling at Man City than the winger they have seen of late if they want any hope of him staying on the chopping block permanently.
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Kepa's most memorable moment in a Chelsea shirt came in the EFL Cup final against Liverpool, three years after denying Willy Caballero a substitute in another penalty shootout against Jurgen Klopp's Reds. It is telling that he hit the losing penalty that went over the crossbar.
He is now adamant he does not want to return to Stamford Bridge, and with the summer arrivals of Robert Sanchez, Jorde Petrovic and Gaga Slonina, the Blues may want him for a long time. would be low. A loan move to Real Madrid didn't work out either, and the Spain international was appointed as manager Carlo Ancelotti's backup goalkeeper from December.
Ian Masen
Ian Maassen, who is set to join Borussia Dortmund on loan in mid-January, has not hesitated to show what the Blues are missing without him. There was interest in a permanent move from Vincent Kompany's Burnley last summer, but nothing materialized.
Although he may have signed a new contract with the Blues shortly before leaving for the Bundesliga, Maassen did not appear to be in the plans during his time with the Blues for the first half of the season, despite performing well on the pre-season tour. . USA It is unclear whether he will return.
lewis hall
The 19-year-old left-back has started just one game under Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe since his loan spell began in August, and is far ahead of the likes of Dan Byrne and Matt Ritchie in the league. He has played just 108 minutes behind the game in total. Despite this, Howe has been open about the youngster's development at St James' Park in recent months and has not ruled out Hall making a permanent move in the summer.
Hakim Ziyech
Arriving at Chelsea with a lot of expectations, it never worked out for Hakim Ziyech. The Moroccan winger arrived from Ajax with an impressive record of goals and assists, but he failed to show that at the Blues and continued to fall out of favor and fall further down the pecking order.
A loan move to Galatasaray would be refreshing for the star player, and a permanent exit from Stamford Bridge could mean an amicable end to both players' summer tenures at the club.
Romelu Lukaku
The Romelu Lukaku vs. Chelsea saga was too ugly for the club to continue. It's entirely the player's responsibility and has nothing to do with the club, but whether it means loaning him out early or finding a new club as soon as possible, they can cut losses as quickly as possible. It's best to cut back. .
David Datro Fofana
Fofana had a tough start to his time at Chelsea, having joined during the club's worst ever Premier League season. A failed loan spell at Union Berlin earlier this season didn't help matters, but a surprising start at Burnley saw him score three goals and provide one assist in just seven games for Vincent Kompany's side. was recorded.
Armando Broja
Broja had plenty to fill when Pochettino arrived at the club due to a long-term injury, but the Argentine was constantly reminding the press of his future involvement upon his return. However, a loan move to Fulham on deadline day in February looks set to give him the time he needs to get fully fit.
That said, there has been interest in him from other Premier League clubs throughout January, and that interest could increase further if Chelsea decide to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window. There is.
