Chelsea plans exits and potential new deals ahead of transfer deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Chelsea is actively preparing for the final week of the summer transfer window, focusing on player exits before making new signings. The club seeks to establish balance within the squad, with multiple players, including Enzo Fernandez, under scrutiny for potential sales. Although Manchester City is interested in Fernandez, Chelsea is firm in its demands, requiring a deal that preserves the squad's strength. The club is looking to sell several forwards, including Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap, as part of a larger recruitment strategy to reshape the team under manager Xabi Alonso.
- •Chelsea will prioritize player sales before making any new signings.
- •Enzo Fernandez's transfer could reshape midfield options.
- •Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap are among forwards expected to leave.
- •Club demands high fees for outgoing players, indicating strong negotiating position.
- •Manager Xabi Alonso's first squad could see dramatic changes before the transfer window closes.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Chelsea prepare major final week clear out at Stamford Bridge
"Chelsea Transfer Latest: Enzo Fernandez Future, Sales Drive and Xabi Alonso’s Big End-of-Window CallsChelsea head into the closing stretch of the summer window with a familiar sense of movement, urg...
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