Chelsea are getting busy. They were always likely to be one of the most active sides in the transfer window this summer and so far haven't disappointed. As well as confirming the departures of N'Golo Kante and Kalidou Koulibaly, a group of four other first team stars are on their way out.
The club are keen to make the most of the period before pre-season in order to best cater to Mauricio Pochettino's needs ahead of the tour of America but not everything can be done before then. There will be players coming in and out of the group from the States but there is positivity that noises suggest deals are being done.
As opposed to this time last year when there was a transition into the new ownership, there is a fresh director model in place to lead the recruitment. Todd Boehly is no longer the interim sporting director and plans have been discussed ahead of one of the most important windows in recent memory.
With up to 15 players on their way out during the summer there is still a demand to ensure that key players are added into certain roles across the team. As Pochettino plans for his massively cut-down squad, the work is already being put in to ensure he is given the right tools for the job.
Here, football.london attempts to go through the latest with every player linked to the club over a potential transfer.
Goalkeepers:
Andre Onana (27) - One of the main targets for the position, football.london understands. Initial talks have taken place. Seen as more likely than Mike Maignan with a lower reported asking price of £50million. Contract 2027.
Jordan Pickford (29) - Previous interest from Tottenham. Linked last summer but less so in 2023. Contract 2027.
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Mike Maignan (27) - Talks held with AC Milan, football.london understands. More complicated to complete and more expensive option. Could cost more than £60million. Contract 2026.
Robert Sanchez (25) - Linked last summer. Cheaper alternative with much lower valuation of around £30million. Not in the top options for Chelsea, highly unlikely transfer. Contract 2025.
David Raya (27) - Main target for Tottenham, considered by Chelsea last summer. Asking price over £40million. Told he can leave Brentford. Contract 2024.
Gregor Kobel (25) - Club reportedly keeping tabs on the Borussia Dortmund keeper. Manchester United and Bayern Munich also interested. Seen as unlikely. Contract 2026.
Giorgi Mamardashvilli (22) - New option being considered as back-up and competition to Kepa. Also linked to Tottenham. Said he will leave Valencia this summer. Contract 2027.
Diogo Costa (23) - Linked last summer, also being looked at by Manchester United. £65million valuation. Reportedly preparing a big offer to sign the player. Contract 2027.
Ilian Meslier (23) - Seen as long-term option for the club. Looked at last summer. Relegated with Leeds and has much lower asking price. Contract 2026.
Defenders:
Alejandro Balde (19) - Barcelona star could be available for free if he doesn't renew his contract. Spanish reports suggest Chelsea could jump in to hijack a deal. Contract 2024.
Josko Gvardiol (21) - Manchester City lodging major bid for the RB Leipzig man. Chelsea had agreed a deal in 2023 before he signed a new long-term deal. Was considered during the World Cup. Contract 2027.
Denzel Dumfries (27) - Long-term interest. Held talks in 2022. Contract 2025.
Jules Kounde (24) - Long-term interest and close to signing last summer after agreeing terms. Linked with immediate move away from Barcelona. Rebuffed reports on social media. Contract 2027.
Midfielders:
Declan Rice (24) - Expected to leave West Ham this summer. Rejected bids of £90million from Arsenal. Long-term Chelsea interest. Manchester City interested. Mason Mount future could impact final decision. Chelsea haven't given up hope. Contract 2024.
Moises Caicedo (21) - Priority target for the summer, football.london understands. Bid of around £60million rejected in January. Arsenal and Manchester United interested. Arsenal with two rejected bids of £70million in January.
Brighton valuation over £100million. Player keen on move but Chelsea won't pay over £80million. Contract 2027.
Romeo Lavia (19) - Long-term interest. Rejected bid last summer. Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City interest. Clause to return to City for £40million active in summer 2024. Contract 2027.
Kephren Thuram (22) - Expected to join Liverpool. Named as potential option. PSG interest. Contract 2025.
Manu Kone (22) - Chelsea monitoring player with Napoli, PSG, Liverpool and Newcastle all interested.
Nicolo Barella (26) - Linked with move away from Inter. Long-term target. Italian publications suggest swap deal with Romelu Lukaku. Contract 2026.
Gavi (18) - Linked with a move to England if Barcelona contract wasn't signed and player wasn't registered. Contract 2026.
Alexis Mac Allister (24) - Confirmed at Liverpool in deal worth £35million. Chelsea held interest but never made a bid.
Joao Palhinha (27) - Seen as Declan Rice alternative but Fulham have massive £90million price tag. Joined Cottagers last summer. Contract 2027.
Ethan Nwaneri (16) - Yet to sign on for Arsenal and has strong interest from Chelsea.
Manuel Ugarte (22) - Deal had been agreed with Sporting but PSG entered talks and agreed terms with the player. Reports suggest PSG offered higher wages. Chelsea had been willing to pay £55million.
Joshua Kimmich (28) - Chelsea among teams named with German star. Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona also linked. Contract 2025.
Fede Valverde (24) - Spanish reports suggest Chelsea submitted enquiry for Uruguay midfielder. Player said to not be looking for a move. Contract 2027)
Eduardo Camavinga (20) - Long-term interest having reportedly been offered loan chance in January. Said to be looking for more gametime. Contract 2027.
Gabri Veiga (21) - Chelsea in talks for the player with a £34million release clause. Pochettino said to be keen on the Spaniard. Liverpool interested in player. Contract 2026.
Forwards:
Harry Kane (29) - Expected to leave Tottenham with one year left on his deal. Real Madrid and Manchester United interest as well as Bayern Munich. Valued over £100m. Pochettino reunion possible with previous Chelsea links.
Daniel Levy unlikely to sell to Chelsea. Contract 2024.
Rasmus Hojlund (20) - Chelsea scouted the player. Lots of interest across Europe including Manchester United. Value over £55million. Contract 2027.
Victor Osimhen (24) - Long-term interest from Chelsea and wanted by top teams across the continent with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich linked. Could leave after Luciano Spalletti didn't extend his stay at Napoli.
Massive £120million valuation. Contract 2025.
Gift Orban (20) - Chelsea among teams watching the Genk striker. Manchester United, Tottenham and Fulham also interested. Only joined from Norway in January. Contract 2027.
Raphinha (26) - Agreed terms to join last summer before Barcelona offer. Could be sold to help ease financial issues at Nou Camp. Contract 2027.
Randal Kolo Muani (24) - Linked with a move to London for around £80million. Manchester United and Bayern Munich seen as more likely destinations. Massive £80million asking price. Contract 2027.
Marcus Thuram (25) - Linked with January move for cheap before his contract ends on June 30. Expected to move to Inter for free. Contract 2023.
Ivan Toney (27) - Big target for the summer before his ban. Value over £60million with Thomas Frank labelling him as a £100million plus player. Could yet make January move ahead of return from ban that month. Contract 2025.
Wilfred Gnonto (19) - Linked with surprise move from Leeds after relegation. Joined Leeds last summer for less than £5million. Contract 2027.
Rafael Leao (24) - Held talks over a move last summer but signed new long-term deal at San Siro. AC Milan board reshuffle opens up chance of a move once more. Release clause of more than £150million. Contract 2028.
Lautaro Martinez (25) - Part of discussions with Inter over Lukaku and Onana moves. Linked with Real Madrid. Valuation of around £60million. Contract 2026.
Neymar (31) - Could leave PSG if they sign Bernardo Silva. Chelsea have long-term interest and Todd Boehly keen on major signing. Contract 2025.
Sadio Mane (31) - Said to be unhappy after struggling first season at Bayern with Chelsea linked with signing him. Contract 2025.
Tammy Abraham (25) - Reports suggest club would have made a bid had he not had a damaging injury late in the season. Sold for £35million in 2021. Contract 2026.
Dusan Vlahovic (23) - Long-term interest. Chelsea made attempts to sign him at Fiorentina and Juventus last season. Said to be offered around Europe for over £80million with swap deals also being discussed. Contract 2026.
Wilfied Zaha (30) - Long-term interest. Reported attempts to sign him last summer and in January. Now said to be close to moving to Saudi Arabia with interest from PSG, Marseille and Lazio. Available for free after June 30. Contract 2023.
