Ben Chilwell ‘leads shock Chelsea transfer list with future of England star and fellow key man far from certain’
BEN CHILWELL is among Chelsea’s top candidates to be sold during the summer transfer window.
The Blues are planning a significant clearout following two years under Todd Boehly’s ownership, which has already seen them splashing over £1billion on transfers alone.
According to The Athletic, the West Londoners are set to offload a number of players, including a few key men from last season.
That includes Chilwell, 27, whose fit with new manager Enzo Maresca’s style is “less than clear”.
The full-back is one of Chelsea‘s highest earners and the club would be open to selling him if the price is right.
However, the England international’s injury record could have a negative effect in the transfer market.
Djordje Petrovic could join Chilwell out the door despite playing as Chelsea’s No1 last season under former boss Mauricio Pochettino.
There are doubts about whether Petrovic suits Maresca’s philosophy and his performances last term makes club chiefs believe they could make a profit this summer.
Conor Gallagher‘s situation continues to be unclear as there is an equal chance of a departure and a contract renewal.
Gallagher has 12 months left on his contract and is expected to join the team for the pre-season tour in the US while various Premier League clubs continue to monitor his situation.
Kepa Arrizabalaga could be on his way out after an unsuccessful loan stint at Real Madrid as Al-Ittihad continue to hold talks and had an opening bid rejected.
Chelsea are also expecting to hear from Napoli who see Romelu Lukaku as a potential replacement for Victor Osimhen.
And Lens have expressed interest in Malang Sarr during the summer transfer window.
Chelsea would only consider permanent deals for Kepa, Lukaku and Sarr due to their sizeable wages.
Lesley Ugochukwu, Harvey Vale and Leo Castledine have all been earmarked for loan moves.
Trevoh Chalobah, who was left out of the pre-season squad, Armando Broja, Cesare Casadei and David Datro Fofana could all be sold if acceptable offers arrive.