Chelsea are now likely to see as many as 10 players leave the club without the chance of offering them a new contract come the end of the season.
The news comes in the wake of Roman Abramovich being the subject of sanctions from the UK Government after his relationship with Russian president Vladimir Putin came under intense scrutiny.
The Blues owner has been named in the newest list of sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs living in the United Kingdom and as a result is currently unable to sell the club.
