Chelsea could be one of the Premier League's busiest clubs this summer with plenty of uncertainty throughout the first-team squad. Todd Boehly's early days at the club are likely to be dominated by transfer planning with a number of high-profile names reportedly targeted already.
The departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen have already been confirmed by Thomas Tuchel but they may not be the last to leave. Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso, Christian Pulisic, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have all been linked with moves away and it remains to be seen what the first-team squad will consist of when the transfer window closes.
Nevertheless, it is a challenge those concerned will have to be up for. With that in mind, football.london has taken a look at the latest names to be linked with moves to Stamford Bridge.
READ MORE: Ousmane Dembele transfer latest, Chelsea squad rebuild and what comes next for Todd Boehly
Reece James concerns
Thomas Tuchel has been handed a major blow ahead of the upcoming transfer window, with Reece James yet to be offered a new contract at Chelsea. The 22-year-old, who sees his current deal at Stamford Bridge expire in 2025, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid ever since the European titans clashed in the Champions League quarter-final two months ago.
In a bid to ward off interest from the Spanish giants and Manchester City, it's believed that Chelsea's new owners made it a priority to resolve his future with a new deal. However, according to the MailOnline, no approach has been made to extend James' contract despite a growing concern that the defender will feel undervalued.
Shock Pulisic decision
Chelsea are set to let Christian Pulisic leave this summer if they receive acceptable offers, according to reports. It comes after a season of struggle for the USMNT international.
There has been plenty of speculation surrounding his future at the club, with the Guardian reporting that the Blues are willing to listen to offers for Pulisic this summer as part of a summer overhaul in the attacking department. Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for the forward, with Jurgen Klopp said to be an admirer.
Whether that deal happens may depend on how the Reds operate in the transfer market themselves and it appears they are about to secure their first signing. Multiple reports state that the club have made a bid for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
Chelsea pursue Sterling deal
Chelsea are ramping up their interest in Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling, according to the Telegraph. The England international has only one-year remaining on his contract at the Etihad, leaving uncertainty surrounding his future.
However, Chelsea are not the only side interested. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also said to be monitoring the situation.
