Chelsea Football Club is preparing for one of its most aggressive squad overhauls in recent years, with at least 10 first-team players, including Nicolas Jackson, Noni Madueke, and Christopher Nkunku, now officially up for sale. The Athletic reports that the West London side is desperate to trim its bloated wage bill and raise funds for new signings ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
The list of potential departures doesn’t end with the attacking trio. Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi, Djordje Petrovic, Armando Broja, Carney Chukwuemeka, and new signing Renato Veiga—who is yet to make a competitive appearance—are all being considered for permanent exits. Club insiders say Chelsea’s leadership views the sales as crucial for squad balance and Financial Fair Play compliance.
Recent arrivals like Liam Delap, signed from Ipswich Town earlier this month for €35.5 million, have intensified the pressure on existing forwards. Jackson, who scored 14 Premier League goals last season but struggled for consistency, is reportedly among the first players being pushed toward the exit door, with several La Liga and Serie A clubs monitoring his situation.
Talks are already underway with Borussia Dortmund as Chelsea eyes a deal for highly-rated winger Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, viewed as a like-for-like replacement for Madueke. Negotiations for Bynoe-Gittens are expected to accelerate once at least two outgoings are finalized.
Nkunku’s inclusion on the sale list comes as a shock to many fans, especially after Chelsea paid €60 million for him just two seasons ago. However, sources close to the club confirm that patience is running thin after his injury-ravaged first year and underwhelming performances last season.
Sterling’s future also hangs in the balance following a disappointing campaign that saw him fall out of favor under head coach Enzo Maresca. The former England international is said to be open to offers from the Saudi Pro League and MLS, with negotiations expected to pick up speed over the coming weeks.
Chelsea’s recruitment team is reportedly working round the clock to secure outgoings before the club’s pre-season tour kicks off on July 15. Fans should brace for a flurry of transfer activity as the Blues aim to reshape their squad for what promises to be another high-stakes Premier League campaign.
