Chelsea aims to cut 16 players ahead of transfer deadline
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:34 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Chelsea is working to reduce its senior squad from 41 players to a manageable 25 within 25 days before the transfer window closes. New manager Xabi Alonso is attempting to offload several players, with options for sales or loans. With no European competition this season, the club is focused on improving squad harmony after a disappointing campaign. Chelsea's squad management process involves navigating FIFA regulations against an oversized roster, following past issues with unregistered players. Trevoh Chalobah is expected to join Como for £31m, and Filip Jorgensen will move on loan to Strasbourg.
- •Chelsea has 41 senior players and must reduce to 25 by September.
- •16 players need to be offloaded as the transfer window closes.
- •Alonso aims to improve squad harmony without European football this season.
- •Chalobah's move to Como is close; Jorgensen joins Strasbourg on loan.
- •Five players are available for sale or loan, not training with the first team.
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Who will exit Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
- 5:34 AMBBC Sport — Who will exit Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
"With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?
"With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 5:34 AMWho will exit Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 5:34 AMWho will exit Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?
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