Stamford Bridge has already welcomed the likes of Moises Caicedo, Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi, Robert Sanchez, and Lesley Ugochukwu, and more signings are expected.
The Blues are rumored to be closing agreements for wingers Michael Olise of Crystal Palace and Romeo Lavia of Southampton after agreeing to terms on transfer fees.
Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mateo Kovacic, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Cesar Azpilicueta, Mason Mount, and many others have left the club.
The Evening Standard reports that six players remain on the transfer list for this summer, suggesting that there may be a number of sales to come.
If a reasonable offer is made, the likes of Conor Gallagher, Trevoh Chalobah, Ian Maatsen, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Romelu Lukaku, and Hakim Ziyech may be on the move.
This is despite the fact that both Gallagher and Maatsen saw action off the bench in Chelsea’s season-opening 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
Gallagher wants to remain at Stamford Bridge and contend for a starting role despite the emergence of Caicedo and Lavia as potential alternatives. Mauricio Pochettino definitely has him in his plans.
The club is eager to make a few more sales, but Pochettino may want to hold on to Maatsen because he is a flexible player who can play across the defense and in midfield. Maatsen is 21 years old.
