Chelsea are likely to 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 are set 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 once pre-season begins.
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.
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Christopher Nkunku
Chelsea target Christopher Nkunku has dropped a hint on his future this summer after some eye-catching words were released on Sunday. Responding to questions over whether he will RB Leipzig this window, the forward said: “Paris is my home, my favourite club. I don’t close any doors.
"Everything is possible in football. It’s nice to have the biggest clubs in the world interested in me. But it’s also great to see that Leipzig are doing everything to keep me.”
Leipzig are trying to sign the forward to a new deal this summer, but football.london understands Chelsea remain interested in signing him, having scouted the forward during the 2021/22 campaign. Nkunku scored 35 goals in 51 appearances last season for the Bundesliga side.
Jorginho
Chelsea are reportedly willing to let go of Jorginho this summer according to 90min. The Italian has attracted interest from Spain but a return to Serie A appears more likely.
With the new ownership under Todd Boehly's consortium likely to herald a squad rebuild and with the 30-year-old's future uncertain due to his contract expiring in 2023, this summer provides the last chance to attract a good fee.
Juventus are admirers while former boss Maurizio Sarri, who managed Jorginho at Napoli and signed him for Chelsea, would be keen to reunite at Lazio.
Gleison Bremer
Defensive target Gleison Bremer might already be out of reach for the Blues this window. Via reports from Italian outlet, Calcio Mercato, Inter Milan are ahead of Chelsea in the race for the 25-year-old's signature.
Bremer has been rated as one of Serie A's strongest defenders who can also play on the left of a back-three, a position Thomas Tuchel needs to fill after the departure of Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid.
