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Chelsea reportedly lists 11 players for summer exit amid squad overhaul

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chelsea has reportedly listed 11 players for transfer as part of a squad overhaul following over £300 million in new signings.
  • Players like Enzo Fernández and Nicolas Jackson are among those reportedly available for sale, with Trevoh Chalobah nearing a move to Como.
  • The team's pre-season results show mixed performance, with one win and two losses, highlighting both attacking potential and defensive concerns ahead of the Premier League season.

Chelsea is reportedly looking to offload 11 players this summer as the club continues a significant squad overhaul. This move follows an extensive spending spree of over £300 million on new signings. The club aims to reduce its squad size while integrating new talent.

Among the players reportedly placed on the transfer list are Enzo Fernández, Pedro Neto, Malo Gusto, Benoît Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Guiu, David Datro Fofana, Liam Delap, and Nicolas Jackson. Trevoh Chalobah is rumored to be close to a £31 million transfer to Serie A club Como, and Pedro Neto has been linked with a reunion with coach Enzo Maresca at Manchester City.

Chelsea's pre-season preparations have yielded inconsistent results. The team secured a high-scoring 6-4 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, showcasing attacking flair but also defensive weaknesses. However, subsequent matches saw a 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur and a narrow 1-0 defeat against Juventus. Across these three games, Chelsea scored seven goals and conceded seven, indicating areas for improvement before the Premier League campaign begins. The club is scheduled to play further friendlies against AC Milan, Johor Darul Ta’zim, and Real Sociedad.

Chelsea are expected to sanction further departures before the summer transfer window closes as they continue to reshape the squad.

— The AthleticReporting on the club's transfer strategy.
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